Design and Implementation of a Unified Mobile Application for Campus Safety and Emergency Management for Higher Institutions

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 for higher institutions. 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, and it 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.

This paper presented the design and implementation of a campus safety application tailored to higher institutions. By integrating a mobile application, an administrative dashboard, and a secure Supabase backend, the system provides a unified platform for real-time emergency alerts, incident reporting, and geofenced notifications. Evaluation results demonstrated a 70% reduction in emergency response times and a 90% improvement in incident reporting accuracy, highlighting the potential of mobile safety applications to transform campus security in developing regions.

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