Wilkes Shield
Wilkes Shield Summary
Wilkes Shield is a mobile iOS app in Tools by Wilkes University- Teaching Commons. Released in Aug 2017 (8 years ago). It has 6.00 ratings with a 4.67★ (excellent) average. Based on AppGoblin estimates, it reaches roughly 10 monthly active users . Store metadata: updated Feb 6, 2026.
Store info: Last updated on App Store on Feb 6, 2026 .
4.67★
Ratings: 6.00
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App Description
Wilkes Shield is the official safety app of Wilkes University.
If you're in a dangerous situation, use the Wilkes Shield application to quickly and easily contact university safety forces.
Wilkes Shield also allows you to:
-Send text messages, as well as photos and videos of crime tips and suspicious behavior directly to college safety forces.
-Walking to class alone and want some additional safety? Use FriendWatch to allow your friends and family to track your location during that activity.
-Access campus resources, such as the student handbook, and emergency procedures directly through the app.
-View a map which displays recent incidents and safe locations on and around campus.
GPS disclaimer:
"Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life."