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The Community Engagement Division of the Department of Emergency Management & Community Engagement is daily fostering visibility, awareness, and transparency to the LU community and beyond. Our mission is to strengthen relationships between students, faculty, staff and the broader community through educational outreach.
Champion Safe
The official safety app of Liberty University empowers students, faculty, staff and guests with essential tools right at their fingertips.
Download the Champion Safe App to find helpful resources such as:
- Campus Map
- Access a map of campus to help you feel safe and oriented
- Chat with Security
- Communicate live with safety staff at Liberty University via chat
- Emergency Contacts
- Contact the correct services for the Liberty University area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern
- Emergency Plans
- Find Campus emergency documentation that can prepare you for disaster5s for emergencies. This can be accessed even when you aren’t connected to Wi-Fi or cellular data
- Friend Walk
- Send your location to a friend through email or SMS on your device. Once your friend accepts this Friend Walk request, you can pick your destination, and your friend tracks your location in real-time; they can keep an eye on you to make sure you make it safely to your destination
- I’m OK
- Send your location and a message indicating that “I’m OK” to a recipient of your choosing
- Mobile Blue Light
- This feature allows your location to be sent to Liberty University security in real-time in case of a crisis and will generate a phone call to our Emergency Communications Center. This will ping your location on a map for the Emergency Communications Center to send help immediately.
- Notification History
- Find previous Push Notifications for this app with the date and time
- Safety Notifications
- Receive instant notifications and instructions from Liberty University safety when on-campus emergencies occur
- Safety Toolbox
- Enhance your safety with the set of tools provided in one convenient app.
- Share your Location
- Send your location to a friend by sending them a map of your position
- Support Resources
- Access Support Resources in one convenient app to enjoy a successful experience at Liberty University
- Tip Reporting
- Access multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to Liberty University security
- Transit Map
- Find transit routes currently in service
- Virtual Walk Home
- Allows Campus Security to monitor your walk. If you feel unsafe when walking on campus, you can request a Virtual Walk Home and a dispatcher will monitor your journey until you reach your destination
Alerts
LU Alert Notification Guide
The LU Alert notifications are designed to make the community aware of crimes, safety concerns, and emergency situations. These alerts are sent out whenever the criteria are met.
Public Service Notification
This alert is a campus notification that the LU community must know about but is not an emergency.
Timely Warning
This type of alert is given when a Clery-related crime has occurred within the Liberty University Clery Geography. Clery crimes and geography are established using the guidelines from the Office of Clery Act Oversight.
Emergency Notification
An emergency notification is chosen when an active/emergent threat to the campus presents itself. This requires criteria that are located at the Emergency Communications Dispatch Center.
Events
At Liberty University, we believe that a strong, informed, and connected community is essential for creating a safe and welcoming environment. Our Community Engagement Division actively participates in events throughout the year to promote recruitment and reinforce the University’s commitment to safety. These events include but are not limited to safety fairs, career expos, preparedness workshops and local outreach initiatives.
By fostering partnerships and educating the community, the team ensures that Liberty remains a secure and connected environment for students, faculty and staff.
Recruitment
Showcasing opportunities for students and professionals to join Liberty University and contribute to our mission of excellence and service.
Safety Awareness
Educating the community on emergency preparedness, campus safety, and resources available to ensure a secure environment.
Collaboration
Building strong partnerships with local first responders, public safety officials, and community leaders to enhance emergency response capabilities.
Crime Prevention through Environmental Design
Liberty University is committed to creating a secure and welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. One of the key strategies that we employ is Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED). This is a proactive approach that uses thoughtful design and planning to reduce the opportunities for crime and promote safety across campus and within our community partnerships.
What is CPTED?
CPTED is based on the principle that the physical environment can influence behavior. By designing spaces that are open, well-lit, and easily monitored, we deter criminal activity and foster a sense of security. Our Community Engagement Division works closely with campus departments and local agencies to implement CPTED strategies that make a measurable difference.
CPTED initiative include but are not limited to:
- Lighting Assessments: Ensuring pathways, parking lots, and building entrances are well-lit to enhance visibility and reduce hiding spots.
- Natural Surveillance: Designing landscapes and structures that allow clear lines of sight, making it easier for people to observe their surroundings.
- Access Control: Strategically placing barriers, signage, and entry points to guide movement and limit unauthorized access.
- Maintenance and Upkeep: Keeping campus areas clean and well-maintained to signal active oversight and discourage vandalism or neglect.
- Partnerships with Local Agencies: Extended CPTED principles to community organizations and businesses that collaborate with Liberty University (student worker utilization), ensures safety beyond campus borders.
Liberty University’s Community Engagement Division implements Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design strategies across campus and in partnership with local agencies. These initiatives, such as improving lighting, natural surveillance, access control, and regular maintenance, help created safer spaces for students, faculty, and staff. Through CPTED, Liberty University demonstrates its commitment to proactive safety and community well-being.