They can work together to get the client installed on your computer.ĭoes my work laptop have the e-panic button? Please coordinate with your department IT administrator and with OIT. If you are testing your e-panic button and experience an issue in a non-emergency setting, please call OIT at (210) 458-5555 or open a trouble ticket at if my computer is department managed and not supported by OIT? Can I get the e-panic button? If the e-panic button malfunctions in an emergency, please immediately call UTSA Police at (210) 458-4911.
What if the Alertus e-panic button doesn’t activate properly? Click “ok” on the confirmation page to dismiss the message.
When complete, press “Send Alert.” The e-panic button message will be immediately sent to UTSA Police Dispatch. This info helps Dispatchers and Police Officers determine what resources would be needed. If time permits, include your name, phone number, and a brief description of the emergency you are reporting. If you do not know the exact room number, please list floor or office suite name to identify your whereabouts. Three fields are * required: 1) building name, 2) room number, and 3) incident type. Enter the information in the “Request Emergency Assistance” pop-up window. Select the e-panic button as noted above – a pop-up window will open. To activate the e-panic button, please follow these simple steps: A yellow Alertus icon with a red button will also be installed on your desktop you can activate the system from there as well. The e-panic button is located on the taskbar in the bottom, right-hand corner of your screen near the digital clock, or by clicking the upward arrow ^ on the taskbar, then selecting the red button. The Alertus client has also been installed on faculty/staff computers – please check and verify your computer has the Alertus icon as noted below. The e-panic button has been installed on all OIT managed classroom computers, including those in common meeting spaces. The UTSA Office of Emergency Management and Office of Information Technology (OIT) have teamed up to make available a new emergency communication tool: Alertus e-Panic Button. Alertus e-Panic Button – Frequently Asked Questions