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- CSA 26-004: via UTAlert - Threats
Broadcast Time: 14:30 PM Date: May 12, 2026 Type: Community Safety Alert (CSA) Suspect Sought After Threats 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
- UPDATE: CSA 26-003: via UTAlert - Arson
Broadcast Time: 10:30 AM Date: April 01, 2026 Type: Community Safety Alert (CSA) Person of Interest Wanted in Arson Investigation, Area of Chestnut Residence UPDATE: INDIVIDUAL ARRESTED 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
- CSA 26-003: via UTAlert - Arson
Broadcast Time: 6:10 PM Date: March 31, 2025 Type: Community Safety Alert (CSA) Witnesses are needed to identify a person of interest in an arson incident outside the Chestnut Residence just after midnight on March 31. If you observe this person, do not approach and contact Campus Safety immediately: 416-978-2222 The person is suspected to have attended other buildings on the St. George campus. The matter has been reported to Toronto Police and is currently under investigation. University of Toronto Resources Sexual Violence Prevention & Support Centre If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual violence or sexual harassment, the University's Sexual Violence Prevention & Support Centre can help you understand, access and navigate supports such as counselling, medical services, academic or workplace accommodations, financial aid and legal aid. This includes helping you understand your reporting options. Hours: Mon-Fri from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Telephone: 416-978-2266 Email: svpscentre@utoronto.ca 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 UTAlerts https://www.utoronto.ca/alerts
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- Campus Safety | University of Toronto
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. LEARN MORE Connect with us on social media! Latest Campus Safety News CSA 26-004: via UTAlert - Threats Broadcast Time: 14:30 PM Date: May 12, 2026 Type: Community Safety Alert (CSA) Suspect Sought After Threats 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 appropriat Campus Safety Special Constable Service May 12 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.
- Body Worn Camera | Campus Safety
Body-Worn Camera Pilot Project Supporting transparency, accountability, and community trust The University of Toronto is launching a Body-Worn Camera (BWC) Pilot Project for Campus Safety at the St. George campus. This pilot will assess how body-worn cameras can support safe, respectful, and accountable interactions, while ensuring that privacy, rights, and freedoms are protected. About the pilot During the pilot, Campus Safety Special Constables will wear body-worn cameras during certain safety, investigative, and enforcement interactions. The pilot is expected to last for 12 months, allowing an appropriate amount of time for evaluation. Data and community feedback gathered during the pilot phase will help inform future decisions about the program. Why Campus Safety is introducing body-worn cameras The Body-Worn Camera Pilot Project aims to: Enhance community trust and accountability Improve safety and documentation Support equitable, bias-free service Strengthen evidence and complaint resolution Inform training and policy improvements Guiding principles Body-worn camera use is guided by principles that require it to: Support safety and accountability Be transparent and overt Protect privacy, dignity, and rights Promote equity and bias-free service Respect freedom of expression and peaceful assembly When and how cameras are used Body-worn cameras are used in defined circumstances — they are not always recording. Cameras are activated during safety, investigative, and enforcement interactions Special Constables provide verbal notice when recording, and cameras are worn visibly Cameras are not used for surveillance, covert recording, administrative tasks, or off-duty activity There are strict limits on recording in sensitive environments, such as private dwellings, healthcare facilities, places of worship or other settings where enhanced privacy is expected. In some cases, cameras must remain off unless specific conditions are met, such as legal authority, consent, or exigent circumstances. Special Constables are required to use discretion and prioritize dignity and respect, including when interacting with vulnerable individuals. Privacy and data protection Protecting privacy is a core requirement of the pilot. Recordings are securely stored on Canadian-based systems and encrypted Data is retained for a defined period and then securely deleted, unless required for investigative or legal purposes Access to recordings is role-based, logged, and audited Recordings are used only for authorized purposes, such as investigations, complaint resolution, training, or legal requirements Individuals who were recorded may request access to footage, subject to applicable laws and privacy requirements. Oversight and governance The program is governed by a University-approved framework and supported by: Campus Safety leadership The Privacy Office and Office of University Counsel A steering committee providing oversight Community consultations with a wide variety of staff, faculty members and students across the University, including subject-matter experts on policing policy, mental health, equity, diversity and inclusion and other relevant fields. The program is subject to regular audits, reporting, and review to ensure compliance and accountability. Evaluation and what happens next The University will assess the program based on factors such as: Operational effectiveness Privacy compliance and data governance Equity considerations Findings will inform decisions about whether and how the program may continue. Community feedback Community input is an important part of this pilot. We recognize that members of the University community and the public may have questions or different perspectives. Feedback will help inform how the program is evaluated and how it may evolve over time. The community is invited to share feedback through the University of Toronto Body-Worn Camera Pilot Feedback Form. Guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures After considerable research and consultation, the University has developed two documents that provide clear guidance for the use of body-worn cameras: Framework document Standard Operating Procedures package These documents shape how body-worn cameras are used, how the data is managed and stored, and how this program will be reviewed. The documents will be reviewed and updated over time, and subsequent versions will be shared here. Frequently asked questions Will cameras always be recording? Will I be notified if I am being recorded? Can cameras be used in sensitive settings? Can I access footage of myself? Who oversees the program? How can I share feedback during the pilot program?
- Complaints | Campus Safety
Formal Complaints Procedures Process for Complaints about Special Constables The following process applies to complaints about the conduct of members of the University of Toronto Campus Safety (St. George Campus) who are appointed as Special Constables: 1. A complaint about the conduct of a Special Constable may be submitted in writing to the attention of the Director of Campus Safety (the “Director”). This may be done by email or by mail at the addresses listed below. 2. The complainant will be provided with a written acknowledgment that their complaint has been received by the Director. An appropriate person will be assigned by the Director to contact the complainant and conduct an intake meeting. 3. Following the intake meeting, the complainant will be asked to confirm and submit to the attention of the Director, in writing, the details of their complaint. 4. The Director will consider the details of the complaint and, in consultation with the divisional Director of Human Resources (or their designate), determine the appropriate next step. If the complaint alleges conduct that may be criminal, the complaint will be referred to the Toronto Police Service. 5. If a complaint about the conduct of a Special Constable is investigated by the University, the outcome of that investigation will be communicated in writing to the complainant, the Special Constable, and the Toronto Police Service. Complaints that include allegations against the Director should be submitted directly to the Office of the VP, Legal, Risk & Safety, at the address below. In such cases, an appropriate person may be assigned by the University to fulfil the responsibilities that would otherwise be assigned to the Director for the purposes of this complaints process. The University is committed to receiving and addressing complaints in a manner that is consistent with its policies, the terms of the applicable collective agreement, and the law, including but not limited to the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 and the regulations thereunder. Contact Information: Please note that this complaints process has been amended in response to Ontario’s Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019, which came into force in April 2024. This version remains under review by the University and may be subject to further amendments. University of Toronto Campus Safety Special Constable Service 21 Sussex Avenue Toronto, Ontario M5S 1J6 Canada Director, Campus Safety VP - Legal, Risk & Safety




