SafeHaven/SafeWalk/Campus Alone

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SafeHaven

Come into Campus Security Services if you are ever in need of assistance. We are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our front foyer is a safe haven that has a surveillance camera and intercom that will put you in direct contact with the Dispatcher who can immediately radio a Security Officer for assistance.

We are located in the Campus Security Building (near the Bookstore).

SafeWalk — 721-7599

Campus Security Services provides a safe walk service, which is available to members of the University Community 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The service is provided from building to building, building to vehicle, and vice versa within the boundaries of the campus.

When receiving a call for an escort, the Security Officers taking the request will make every possible attempt to have the safe walk service to your location as soon as possible. However, at times situations, eg., heavy call load, weather conditions, etc., do arise that may delay the escort. A call back number will enable us to contact you in the event of a lengthy delay.

In addition to escorts provided by Campus Security Services Security Officers, Student Assistants are employed by Campus Security Services to assist in the evenings, Monday to Friday, during the winter session, from September through April. This service is available 7 days a week. To use this service, phone 721-7599 at any time of the day or night.

Safewalk can also be requested by calling from any one of Campus Security's 11 Direct Dial Phones located around the University Campus.

Campus Alone — 721-6683

Campus Alone is a UVic program initiated and provided by Campus Security Services and is available to all members of the campus community who work or study on campus during the quiet hours of evenings, weekends, holidays, etc.

Individuals concerned for their personal safety while working/studying alone at night may telephone Campus Security Services at 721-6683 and provide the following information:

• Your name, an exact location and phone number in the building if you will be working in an office.
• An estimated time of departure. If this changes, you must advise us.
• Your mode of travel and, if applicable, a vehicle description and location where you've parked your vehicle.
• Call us at 721-6683 just prior to your departure.

Should Campus Security Services not receive your call advising of your departure, a Security Officer will follow up and check on you. Note: We will make every effort to visit you when you are working alone. However, due to unforeseen demands, Security Officers may be involved with emergency situations and be unable to visit you.

Just a reminder, we encourage individual to take advantage of the campus SAFEWALK program as well (see above). This service is also available to all campus community members who request an escort anywhere within the campus free of charge. Both CAMPUS ALONE and SAFEWALK programs are available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, and are provided free of charge.

Please note that in the event of an emergency or to report suspicious activity, contact Campus Security Services Emergency line at 721-7599 or 9-1-1 (Emergency) for Police/Ambulance/Fire.

Be smart. Be safe. Trust your instincts.