CSUF Launches Comprehensive Safety App for Campus Community

TitanSafety app connects users to emergency assistance, mental health support and other key services

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Cal State Fullerton has released a new mobile application called TitanSafety that provides students, faculty, staff, and visitors with a comprehensive digital resource to access emergency assistance, mental health support, and a wide range of other key campus services. The app features a 'Virtual Safety Escort' function, a 'Compass' tool to connect users with appropriate resources, and the ability to contact campus police and other support services with the tap of a button.

Why it matters

The TitanSafety app is part of CSUF's holistic approach to campus safety, which emphasizes providing tailored levels of support based on an individual's unique needs. By putting these critical resources in one centralized app, the university aims to make it easier for the campus community to access the help they require, whether that's emergency response, mental health counseling, or other assistance.

The details

The TitanSafety app includes features like the 'Virtual Safety Escort,' which uses geolocation to track a user's walk across campus and alert authorities if they don't reach their destination on time. The 'Compass' tool guides users through a series of questions to connect them with the most relevant on- and off-campus resources, including the university's Mobile Crisis Team, Counseling and Psychological Services, and the Dean of Students Office. The app also serves as a community notification system, allowing members of the surrounding area to contact campus police in the event of an emergency.

  • TitanSafety was released in February 2026.

The players

CSUF Police Department

The campus police department that spearheaded the development of the TitanSafety app.

Christopher Brown

Detective Sergeant with the CSUF Police Department who led the development of the TitanSafety app.

Marissa Garza

CSUF Police public information officer who collaborated with Detective Sergeant Brown on the TitanSafety app.

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What they’re saying

“We wanted to get all of these resources into the students' hands so they wouldn't have to go to several different websites to find them. Now they can go directly to the app.”

— Christopher Brown, Detective Sergeant, CSUF Police Department (ocregister.com)

“Holistic safety means looking at an individual beyond the moment they're in crisis. Not every situation requires a police officer. Safety means different things to different people, and some don't feel comfortable calling the police for help. … So, this new application employs holistic safety by putting all of these different resources at the students' fingertips, to help them with whatever safety need they have.”

— Christopher Brown, Detective Sergeant, CSUF Police Department (ocregister.com)

“Privacy is really important to us. TitanSafety's location function is only live after you agree to enable it when you start the application. When you connect with dispatchers, there's a pop-up feature asking if you're willing to share your location. Once your call or on-campus trip has ended, that location information goes away.”

— Christopher Brown, Detective Sergeant, CSUF Police Department (ocregister.com)

What’s next

The university plans to continue promoting the TitanSafety app to the campus community and surrounding area to ensure widespread adoption and utilization of its safety features.

The takeaway

The TitanSafety app represents CSUF's commitment to a holistic, user-centric approach to campus safety, providing the campus community with a centralized digital resource to access a wide range of emergency, mental health, and other support services. By putting these critical tools in the hands of students, faculty, staff, and visitors, the university aims to empower individuals to proactively address their safety and well-being needs.