Safety, at your fingertips

JMU Shield is the official safety app of James Madison University. It is the only app that integrates with James Madison University's safety and security systems. JMU Police Department has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the James Madison University campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources.

JMU Shield features include:

  • Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the James Madison University area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern

  • Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to James Madison University security in real-time in case of a crisis

  • Friend Walk: Send your location to a friend through email or SMS on your device. Once the friend accepts the Friend Walk request, the user picks their destination and their friend tracks their location in real time; they can keep an eye on them to make sure they make it safely to their destination.

  • Report A Tip: Multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to James Madison University security. 

  • Safety Toolbox: Enhance your safety with the set of tools provided in one convenient app.

  • Chat with JMU Police: Communicate live with safety staff at James Madison University via chat.

  • Notification History: Find previous Push Notifications for this app with the date and time.

  • JMU SafeRides: An entirely student-run FEB organization that offers free and safe rides home to JMU students on Friday and Saturday nights from 10PM-3AM.

  • I’m OK!: Send your location and a message indicating that “You’re OK” to a recipient of your choosing.

  • Campus Map: Navigate around the James Madison University area.

  • Transit Map: Find transit routes currently in service.

  • Take Action Guidelines: Students, faculty and staff who are prepared for disasters or emergencies, result in fewer impacts to the University and a quicker recovery process.

  • Support Resources: Access student and employee support resources in one convenient app to enjoy a successful experience at James Madison University.Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from James Madison University safety when on-campus emergencies occur.

Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.

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JMU Police Department
Anthony-Seeger Hall
MSC 6810
821 South Main Street
Harrisonburg, Virginia 22807
Email Us
540/568-6913
Fax: 540/568-3308