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Safety is a shared responsibility. Always be aware of your surroundings, follow safety tips, and report suspicious activity.
Residence safety
In an emergency, call 911.
Campus Security and Residence & Housing also provide 24/7 urgent assistance.
- Campus Security Emergency Line: 778.782.4500
- Residence & Housing Front Desk: 778.782.4201
Report suspicious activity
- Immediately report suspicious incidents to Campus Security at 778.782.4500 and Residence and Housing at 772.782.4201
- If you see people who don’t look like they belong in residence, ask them who they’re looking for. Be polite but assertive
Personal security
- If you are concerned about a student resident’s safety for any reason, contact Campus Security or Residence & Housing for assistance at any time
- Know the location of the emergency phones in your area
- Be a proactive bystander, if you are attending a party and you see someone leading an intoxicated person into their room, step in and ensure the intoxicated person is safe
Building & room security
- Don’t hold open doors for strangers or allow them to tailgate you into residence buildings. People authorized to be in residence will have their own key
- Use the door peephole to verify who’s at your door. Don’t open it for strangers
- Do not prop doors open. If you find one propped open, close it
- Do not lend your keys out to friends
- Lock your door when you sleep and each time you step out of the room
Safe travel on campus
- Use the Safe Walk program to support safe travel on campus 24/7
- Develop a buddy system to go grocery shopping, to walk to and from class, the library, etc.
- Walk in well-lit areas. Don’t cut through – the shortest route is not necessarily the safest route
Theft prevention
- Report any lost or stolen keys immediately to the residence office. Missing keys make your property vulnerable to theft
- Do not keep valuables in plain sight
- Don’t leave your room unlocked even to go to the washroom. It only takes a few seconds for someone to enter your room and steal your valuables