Bobcat Safety
UC Merced Safety App
Free
Bobcat Safety is the official safety app of UC Merced. It is the only app that integrates with UC Merced's safety and security systems. Campus Police has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the UC Merced campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety Safety.
Bobcat Safety features include:
- Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the UC Merced area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern
- Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to UC Merced Campus Police 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.
- Tip Reporting: Multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to UC Merced Campus Police.
- Safety Toolbox: Enhance your safety with the set of tools provided in one convenient app.
- Campus Maps
- Campus Map: Navigate around the UC Merced area.
- AED Maps: Find local AED locations.
- Emergency Plans: Campus emergency documentation that can prepare you for disasters or emergencies.
- Support Resources: Access support resources in one convenient app to enjoy a successful experience at UC Merced.
- Campus Police Services: Find out more about the different services Campus Police offer at UC Merced.
- Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from UC Merced safety when on-campus emergencies occur.
Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.
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The developer, UC Merced, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Location
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Information
- Seller
- Regents of the University of CA, Merced
- Size
- 31.4 MB
- Category
- Business
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.6 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.6 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.6 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.6 or later.
- Location
- This app may use your location even when it isn’t open, which can decrease device battery life.
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2025 UC Merced