Design and Implementation of a Unified Mobile Application for Campus Safety and Emergency Management: A Case Study of Babcock University

Abstract

Traditional campus safety strategies such as patrols, CCTV surveillance, and emergency call boxes often suffer from fragmented communication, delayed response times, and low awareness among students and staff. This study presents the design and implementation of a unified Campus Safety Application, developed specifically for Babcock University. The system integrates a React Native mobile application for students and staff with a React-based administrative dashboard for security personnel, supported by a Supabase backend for authentication, storage, and real-time synchronization. Core features include an SOS panic button, anonymous incident reporting, geofenced alerts, and encrypted data handling. The system was developed using Agile Scrum methodology, the system was tested through functional evaluation, performance assessment, and user acceptance testing. Results demonstrate a 70% reduction in emergency response times and a 90% improvement in incident reporting accuracy, highlighting the transformative role of mobile applications in enhancing safety within academic environments.

Keywords: Campus Safety, Mobile Application, Real-Time Alerts, Geolocation Tracking, Agile Development, Emergency Management.