Blue light phones, Virtual Escorts and TCAT bus services

Blue Light and Emergency Phones

There are currently over 1,000 Blue Light and emergency phones on the Cornell campus. For direct connection to Cornell Police, lift the receiver or press the button.

Lost? Having car problems? Want to report a suspicious incident or a medical emergency? Need any other kind of assistance or information immediately? That is what these phones are for. As soon as the connection is activated, the location of the phone is displayed on the Cornell Public Safety 911 screen. If a caller does not or cannot speak, an officer is immediately dispatched to the phone site.

Note: If calling to report an emergency on a phone at the entrance to a residence hall, push the “on” button and then press 911.

Virtual Escort (Guardians)

Cornell’s pioneering Blue Light program promotes and safeguards personal security and well-being on the Cornell campus, particularly at night. As part of our department’s COVID-19 response, Blue Light Escorts have gone virtual. Connect to your

Guardians through the Rave Guardian App for a virtual escort day or night. Set a Safety Timer: If someone feels unsafe, a timer can be set within the Rave Guardian app which allows their current location to be tracked for an amount of time. If the timer is not deactivated within the chosen time period, the user is contacted or the DPS Communications Center will be immediately alerted.

Blue Light and TCAT Buses

Cornell University has a service with TCAT that is offered from 6:30 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. throughout the year. Matriculated students receive unlimited rides on all TCAT buses after 6 p.m. on weekdays and any time on Saturday and Sunday when using their Cornell ID card at the fare box. To learn more about the service please visit the site here.