CAMPUS BEAT - University of Victoria

UVicEmergencyAlerts –have youregistered?During a major emergency the University ofVictoria is committed to quickly relaying importantinformation to the campus community. Whenactivated, the UVic Emergency Alerts massnotification system allows the university to contactstaff, faculty and students via email, phone and, forthose who have registered, text message.Registering for Alerts texts will ensure that youreceive timely updates about UVic’s status – evenwhen you are off campus. To receive Alerts textmessages, visit www.uvic.ca/personal-profile andadd a mobile phone number to your personal profile(you may need to sign in using your Netlink ID andpassword). Please note that Alerts will only be usedto send emergency messages and to periodically testthe system.In an emergency, information will also be availableon UVic’s website (www.uvic.ca), CFUV communityradio 101.9 FM, and the university’s emergencyinformation line: 250-721-8620 or 1-888-721-8620(toll free in North America)In case of emergency.Did you know? You can also receive Alerts Tweetsby following us on Twittter - follow us @uvicemerg.Don’t forget to turn on yourTwitter mobile updates.For more information, visitthe UVic Emergency Alertswebsite or contact UVic’sManager of EmergencyPlanning Daphne Donaldsonat ddonald@uvic.ca.Follow us on@uvicemergTMPersonal SafetyWorkshopsWhen it comes to personal safety and securityat UVic, Campus Security Services focuses onproactively providing information and support to thecampus community.Campus Security’s two PersonalSafety Coordinators, AllisonEddy and Fiona Puszka, providecrime prevention workshopsand individual consultationsto any member of the campuscommunity that has concernsabout personal safety.One workshop that UVicstaff have found very usefulis the ‘Dealing with Violenceand Threatening Behavior’presentation. This workshop focuses on what signsof threatening behavior to look out for and mostimportantly, what to do if faced with a threateningindividual. These workshops also enable Allison andFiona to promote security assessments of individualworkspaces. This is an excellent opportunity to lookat ways to increase safety in your work area, forexample; meeting with clients alone in your officeand office furniture layout.For more information on this service or any otherservices or programs offered by Campus Security,please contact the Personal Safety Coordinator at250-721-8981, or at psc@uvic.ca.Fiona Puszka and Allison Eddy

EVENTS CALENDARDID YOU KNOW?Calls for serviceThe following 2010 statistics reflect thenumber of calls for service provided byCampus Security Services:Calls for Assistance 8154Medical Emergency 381Intrusion Alarm 1635Mechanical Alarm 32Fire Alarm 176Kid’s Safety DayCampus Security held our annual Kid’s Safety Day in June 2011 and had over 100 children andtheir parents attend. ChildFind BC provided fingerprinting and photographing service and BCHydro Powersmart participated with their kids’ games. Other participants included police andfire departments from Saanich and Oak Bay, St John Ambulance, and UVic Family Housing. Agreat time was had by all! Refreshments were provided by Ali Baba Pizza and Thrifty Foods.Halloween PartyCampus Security Services is hosting their annual Halloween party in Family Housing. Allfamilies of the University Community are welcome to come and join us on Monday, Oct 31stfrom 3pm-5pm at the UVic Family Centre. A hotdog roast and children’s goodie bags areavailable while supplies last!For a complete list of statistics,check out our website:web.uvic.ca/securityDesign | UVic Graphic ServicesPhotography | UVic Photographic Services & CSECContributors WelcomeIf you have a comment, idea or would like to contribute something to our newsletter, pleaseemail our Personal Safety Coordinator at psc@uvic.caWeb Connectweb.uvic.ca/securityCampus Security is located beside the transitbus loop, and is open 24 hours a day, 7days a week for emergencies and enquiries.Parking Services is operated by CampusSecurity Monday to Thursday 8:00 am to6:00pm and Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm.Contact UsEmergency 250-721-7599Police/Fire/Ambulance 9-1-1Non-Emergency 250- 721-6683Personal Safety Coordinator 250-721-8981Parking Services 250-721-7600Lost & Found 250-721-6683