The University of Nebraska-Lincoln operates nearly 50 Emergency Blue Phone Poles. They are placed near parking lots, academic buildings, intersections and walk ways for easy access on both the City and East Campuses.
The purpose of the phones is to notify the University Police of an emergency. University Operators monitor the phones and inform emergency service personnel of the situation. UNL Police Officers, Community Service Officers and Lincoln Fire Department Personnel can then be dispatched accordingly once a call comes in. Officers will still respond even if there is no audio present when the phone is activated.
HOW TO ACTIVATE
Press the the large red button located on the lower right hand corner of the silver plate.
You will notice the blue strobe light begin to flash and you will hear a ringing tone.
The operator will answer and ask what your emergency is.
Speak in a regular tone towards the silver plate and state your emergency.
Note: The poles are equipped to listen to and project sound at the same time. It operates similar to a telephone.
