A step by step guide on how to use the free iOS and Android "Companion" app, focusing on the notable security features it offers. This video was a companion piece to my column "Companion app can make students feel safer." Tags: #FIUSM #FIU #Opinion #Video #Technology #App #Safety

Michelle Marchante/Staff Writer Have you ever walked alone late at night on campus and have passed by a suspicious person or heard a strange noise that sends warning bells through your mind? How many times have you thought someone should have accompanied you while walking at night? With the invention of Companion, a free iOS and Android app, you may never have to think that again. It’s common knowledge that one of the easiest safety measures someone can take to protect themse