SecurUO

With SecurUO, be quickly alerted to emergency situations at the University of Ottawa or reach out directly to uOttawa's Protection Services when you need help.

Key features

Some convenient features of SecurUO include:

  • Emergency alerts via push notifications
  • A direct dialer to Protection Services' emergency line
  • Personal safety features including Friend Walk and Work Alone
  • Access to non-urgent assistance related to health & wellness
  • Submit reports for non-urgent safety or security concerns
  • Access to emergency procedures, important contacts, maps and more.
SecurUO on mobile phone

Important information

App permissions

We all manage our phones in different ways. To ensure you receive emergency alerts:

  • Enable notifications for SecurUO and set them to the highest priority.
  • Prevent your device from offloading the app or removing permissions due to inactivity. 

Privacy statement

SecurUO does not store personal data and cannot access your phone without your permission. The University is committed to protecting both your privacy and anonymity when you use this safety app. You may consult AppArmor's Privacy Policy for additional information on the app access and privacy.