Broadcast Time: 7:15 PM Date: January 15, 2025 Type: Community Safety Alert (CSA) Man Wanted in Arson Investigation, Bloor Street West and Avenue Road area, Images Released University of Toronto Resources Community Safety Office    The Community Safety Office offers short-term support and assistance to U of T community members who have experienced personal safety concerns. They can work with you to develop a personal safety plan to address your on-campus safety concerns and explore a variety of other support resources that may be appropriate in the community and on-campus. Hours: Mon-Fri from 9AM to 5PM Telephone: 416-978-1485 Email: community.safety@utoronto.ca   TravelSafer This is a 24/7 service available to the U of T community and is available to and from all U of T buildings or abutting TTC stations. This service can be arranged by calling 416-978-SAFE (7233) or by using the U of T Safety App to arrange an escort. Virtual TravelSafer and Mobile Bluelight These features are available through the U of T Safety App and can be used to trigger a distress beacon, in the event of an emergency, to send your location to a Campus Safety dispatcher and summon help. U of T Campus Safety App Campus Safety App

Broadcast Time: 2:20 PM Date: January 15, 2025 Type: Community Safety Alert (CSA) Multiple Small Fires On St. George Campus DESCRIPTION An individual accessed multiple buildings on the St. George campus over the past 24 hours, lit small paper fires and left.  The fires were quickly extinguished with no injuries and only minor property damage. Toronto police and Campus Safety are investigating these incidents, some of which were at Victoria and St. Michael's colleges. Campus Safety has increased patrols. LOCATION University of Toronto St. George campus ( MAP ) ACTIONS TO TAKE Do not allow anyone to enter behind you through doors with controlled access, even if they appear familiar or claim to have forgotten their credentials. Everyone must use their own credentials to enter secured areas. If someone asks you to hold the door, politely direct them to the proper entry procedures. If you discover a fire of any size, activate the nearest fire alarm, leave the area and call 911. If you are able, use the nearest fire extinguisher. Report any suspicious activity to Campus Safety at 416-978-2222 without delay. If you see something unusual or out of place, speak up and report it to Campus Safety: Your vigilance could prevent further incidents. Keep all doors to stairwells, offices and other restricted areas closed and locked when not in use. Remain aware of your surroundings. Know the location of fire extinguishers, fire-alarm pull stations and emergency exits. Always treat every fire alarm seriously and follow the building evacuation procedures. We will provide updates as the situation develops. Your co-operation and awareness are essential to keeping everyone safe. University of Toronto Resources Community Safety Office    The Community Safety Office offers short-term support and assistance to U of T community members who have experienced personal safety concerns. They can work with you to develop a personal safety plan to address your on-campus safety concerns and explore a variety of other support resources that may be appropriate in the community and on-campus. Hours: Mon-Fri from 9AM to 5PM Telephone: 416-978-1485 Email: community.safety@utoronto.ca   TravelSafer This is a 24/7 service available to the U of T community and is available to and from all U of T buildings or abutting TTC stations. This service can be arranged by calling 416-978-SAFE (7233) or by using the U of T Safety App to arrange an escort. Virtual TravelSafer and Mobile Bluelight These features are available through the U of T Safety App and can be used to trigger a distress beacon, in the event of an emergency, to send your location to a Campus Safety dispatcher and summon help. U of T Campus Safety App Campus Safety App

Broadcast Time: 17:15 Date: September 24, 2025 Type: Community Safety Alert (CSA) Public Advisory: University of Toronto Students Targeted in Phishing Scam The Toronto Police Service is making the public aware of a phishing scam targeting University of Toronto students. It is reported that: students at the University of Toronto have received fraudulent emails appearing to be from the University of Toronto the email stressed that outstanding tuition fees needed to be paid immediately or else they would lose access to academic services recipients are provided with an email address and instructed to send a bank e-transfer The Toronto Police Service's Financial Crimes Unit is advising the public to be aware of the following red flags that can indicate fraud:  emails that appear to come from university staff but request payment to personal or non-university email accounts pressure to send large sums of money quickly, with threats of losing admission or housing requests for payment by Interac e-Transfer follow-up emails demanding additional payments once the first transfer is made To avoid being a victim of fraud, remember that: universities will never request tuition payments via personal email accounts or third-party services such as Outlook, Gmail, or Hotmail always verify payment requests directly with your school’s financial services office using official contact information from the university’s website if you receive a suspicious email, do not click links, download attachments, or send money report suspicious emails to your university’s I.T. and/or security department if you have already sent money, contact your bank immediately and report the incident to police The Toronto Police Service's Financial Crimes Unit encourages students to remain vigilant, especially at the start of each academic term when fraudsters often target those making tuition and housing payments. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-2222, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com . By Constable Laura Brabant for Detective David Coffey University of Toronto Resources Community Safety Office    The Community Safety Office offers short-term support and assistance to U of T community members who have experienced personal safety concerns. They can work with you to develop a personal safety plan to address your on-campus safety concerns and explore a variety of other support resources that may be appropriate in the community and on-campus. Hours: Mon-Fri from 9AM to 5PM Telephone: 416-978-1485 Email: community.safety@utoronto.ca   TravelSafer This is a 24/7 service available to the U of T community and is available to and from all U of T buildings or abutting TTC stations. This service can be arranged by calling 416-978-SAFE (7233) or by using the U of T Safety App to arrange an escort. Virtual TravelSafer and Mobile Bluelight These features are available through the U of T Safety App and can be used to trigger a distress beacon, in the event of an emergency, to send your location to a Campus Safety dispatcher and summon help. U of T Campus Safety App Campus Safety App

Welcome to the Fraud Prevention Hub The University of Toronto is committed to fraud prevention education and support for members of our community who are targeted or fall victim to fraudsters and scammers. This page is intended to serve as an education hub for fraud prevention. You can find information about active types of frauds and scams, strategies and tips to prevent yourself from falling victim to a fraud or scam attempt, and resources that are available to you to report a fraud or to seek support if you suspect you are being targeted. As with many safety concerns, knowledge is power. Educating yourself about the types of scams and frauds that are out there and how these frauds are perpetrated is one of the best ways to prevent yourself from falling victim to them. FRAUD CAMPAIGNS Fraud Prevention & Resources Types of Frauds and Scams GO Fraud Prevention Tips GO Social Media Safety Tips GO Targeted by a Fraud or Scam? GO Toronto Police Fraud Resources GO The Phish Bowl Something smelling phishy? Did you know that the University’s Information Security team maintains an up-to-date list of email phishing scams which target the U of T community? If you’ve received an email to your personal or work account that you’re not sure about, take a look at Information Security’s “Phish Bowl” by clicking the button below. You should also report suspicious emails using the U of T Report Phishing button . Take Me to the Phish Bowl DOWNLOADS Download fraud brochures in multiple languages! GO

Your University of Toronto Campus Police are now the University of Toronto Campus Safety Special Constable Service! Campus Safety Special Constables have been providing public safety services to the University of Toronto since 1904. VISIT THE HUB Connect with us on social media! Latest Campus Safety News UPDATE: CSA 26-001: Toronto Police News Release Broadcast Time: 7:15 PM Date: January 15, 2025 Type: Community Safety Alert (CSA) Man Wanted in Arson Investigation, Bloor Street West and Avenue Road area, Images Released University of Toronto Resources Community Safety Office The Community Safety Office offers short-term support and assistance to U of T community members who have experienced personal safety concerns. They can work with you to develop a personal safety plan to address your on-campus safety concerns and e Campus Safety Special Constable Service 2 minutes ago 1 min read Quick Links I want information on leaving an abusive relationship. I want information on leaving an abusive relationship. I am (or someone I know) is thinking about suicide or self-harming. I am (or someone I know) is thinking about suicide or self-harming. I want information on what to do about harassing behaviour. I want information on what to do about harassing behaviour. I want information on applying for a career with Campus Safety. I want information on applying for a career with Campus Safety. I want information on filing a report with Campus Safety Special Constables. I want information on filing a report with Campus Safety Special Constables. I want to follow up on a report I filed with Campus Safety Special Constables previously. I want to follow up on a report I filed with Campus Safety Special Constables previously. I have a question about parking at the University. I have a question about parking at the University. I want to compliment a member of Campus Safety. I want to compliment a member of Campus Safety. I want to file a complaint about a member of Campus Safety. I want to file a complaint about a member of Campus Safety.

BUILDING PATROL About Building Patrollers Building Patrol members are uniformed personnel who provide security as required across campus. All Building Patrol members are security guards licensed by the Province of Ontario. Members are equipped with a Campus Safety radio and are in continuous contact with Campus Safety dispatch. Full-time/Part-time Building Patrol: These members are University of Toronto employees and licensed security guards. Building Patrol members perform a variety of duties that can include checking and securing doors, reporting suspicious activity/property damage and TravelSafer escorts. Contracted Security Patrol: Executek International is currently under contract to provide security guards to the University of Toronto Campus Safety. Executek security guards perform a variety of duties and are generally used for temporary assignments. Need a Building Patrol to secure your space? Contact Assistant Director, Ryan Dow for more information by clicking the "Request Building Patrol" button below. Request a Security Guard Submit a Complaint