Broadcast Time: 16:20 Date: MARCH 27, 2024 Type: Community Safety Alert (CSA) Toronto police have arrested and charged a non-community member in relation to the Feb. 7 voyeurism incident in a publicly accessible washroom at New College. This is in addition to other arrests made on March 16 (for an incident involving a shower stall in residence, which requires a key to access), and Jan. 4 (involving a publicly accessible washroom). This update is being shared with our full community as many of you travel from Mississauga or Scarborough to St. George campus for classes, labs or other purposes. We encourage all members of our community to exercise vigilance and to report any behaviour of concern to Campus Safety (416-978-2222). The police investigation is ongoing. Students, staff, faculty and librarians are also reminded of the various safety and support programs offered on campus, including: Sexual Violence Prevention and Support Centre If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual violence or sexual harassment, the University’s Sexual Violence Prevention and 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 9AM to 5PM 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

Broadcast Time: 16:40 Date: February 22, 2024 Type: Community Safety Alert (CSA) The University of Toronto Campus Safety is alerting our tri-campus community about repeated acts of voyeurism at New College on St. George campus, despite an arrest in early January. The incidents have occurred in publicly accessible washrooms, and a washroom in Wilson Hall residence (the residence is key-accessed). This alert is being shared with our full community due to the repeated, persistent nature of these incidents, and because many of you travel from Mississauga or Scarborough to St. George campus for classes, labs or other purposes. We encourage all members of our community to exercise vigilance and to report any behaviour of concern to Campus Safety (416-978-2222). On Thursday, Feb. 15, an individual held an iPhone over an occupied shower stall in Wilson Residence (which requires a key to access). On Wednesday, Feb. 7, an individual held an iPhone over an occupied stall in a publicly accessible women’s washroom in New College – in this case, a person of interest was captured on CCTV. On Jan. 9, an individual held an iPhone over an occupied shower stall in Wilson Residence. The New College residence community was informed of each of these incidents, including the latest incident last week through direct email outreach, onsite signage, and via a Campus Safety Community Alert that was posted on washroom doors, distributed in person and slipped under bedroom doors. Multiple measures have been taken to increase security and deter the individual(s) responsible for these acts of voyeurism. These acts of sexual violence are under joint investigation by Campus Safety and Toronto Police Service. If anyone has information pertaining to any of these cases, please contact Campus Safety at (416) 978-2323. To report behaviour of concern, please contact Campus Safety as soon as possible at 416-978-2222. Students, staff, faculty and librarians are also reminded of the various safety and support programs offered on campus, including: 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 A service that offers short-term support and assistance to students, staff, and faculty members of the University of Toronto community who have experienced personal safety concerns including: stalking and harassment, bullying, domestic and family violence, workplace conflict and volatile behaviour. Hours: Mon-Fri from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Telephone: 416-978-1485 Email: community.safety@utoronto.ca U of T Campus Safety App 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 Campus Safety App to arrange an escort. Virtual TravelSafer and Mobile Bluelight These features are available through the U of T Campus 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. Update your info in U of T’s new alert system The University of Toronto recently upgraded UTAlert, a rapid notification system that is used to spread important campus information such as snow closures, building evacuations and safety messages. As part of the upgrade, all community members (even those who have previously provided their information) are asked to visit the UTAlert webpage and enter their cellphone numbers. This will allow you to receive critical updates by text. You can also download UTAlert’s Alertable app and receive additional safety tools and push notifications.

Broadcast Time: 19:45 Date: February 8, 2024 Type: Community Safety Alert (CSA) University of Toronto Campus Safety would like to notify the community of an act of voyeurism at New College - Wilson Hall, which occurred on Wednesday February 7, 2024. It was reported that an unknown individual attended the women’s washroom (1006B) and held an iPhone above an occupied washroom stall. An image of a person of interest was captured on security cameras. If anyone has information pertaining to this active investigation, please contact Campus Safety at (416) 978-2323 and reference Report #UT24004470. We would like to remind the community to always contact Campus Safety as soon as possible should you observe any suspicious person on the campus grounds. Urgent: 416-978-2222. Students, Staff and Faculty are reminded of the various safety programs offered on campus including the TravelSafer program, U of T Safety App, and the Community Safety Office (416-978-1485). Supports Available on Campus: Sexual Violence Prevention and Support Centre If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual violence or sexual harassment, the University’s Sexual Violence Prevention and 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 9AM to 5PM 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 abuttng 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 to a Campus Safety dispatcher and summon help. University of Toronto Campus Safety App U of T Campus Safety App Campus Safety App

REFLECTING OUR COMMUNITY SINCE 1904. ABOUT US Our History The University of Toronto Campus Safety has been an institution on the St. George campus since 1904. During that time, the organization has necessarily evolved to provide services that address the changing needs of the University. Training has also evolved to facilitate our new role in the community. The inclusion of training modules that support the academic mission recognizes our support role to the University mission. ​ 1904 – 1990: Special Constables maintain a traditional policing model – conducting random patrols and reacting to calls for service. 1991 – A community policing approach is adopted by the Special Constables, promoting a new service delivery model which focuses on meeting the needs of the community and places a greater importance on crime prevention through proactive means. Since 1991, our Service has improved its level of service and continues to take on new and challenging roles within the University of Toronto community. 2002 – Our Service becomes the first Ontario (Police) Special Constable Service to be recognized as a Customer Service Excellence Organization. ​ 2021 – Our Service re-brands as the University of Toronto Campus Safety to better reflect the robust range of public safety services that we provide to the University community. This change also aligns our Service with new provincial regulations. Our Mission Statement Purpose The University of Toronto Campus Safety is dedicated to creating a safe, secure and equitable environment for students, staff, faculty and visitors. ​ Mandate To support the academic mission of the University, we work in partnership with our community: to protect persons and property by developing programs and conducting activities that promote safety and security; to prevent crime, maintain the peace, resolve conflicts and promote good order; to deliver non-discriminatory, inclusive programs to our diverse community; to remain accountable to our community. to provide referral to community services; to respond to emergencies and provide assistance to faculty, students and staff; to ensure University policies and regulations are followed, and to enforce the criminal code and selected provincial and municipal statutes as necessary; ​ Values We are accountable to our community and guided by the following principles and values: respect for the dignity, privacy, worth and diversity of all persons fair and impartial treatment of all individuals a departmental philosophy that promotes safety and security as a responsibility of all members of the community; reliability, competence, accountability, teamwork and open communication, and an approach to campus safety that welcomes and encourages community involvement and promotes equity.

TravelSafer What is TravelSafer? TravelSafer is a free service offered by the University of Toronto Campus Safety that is available 24/7 365 days a year. A Building Patroller or Special Constable will escort you to and from any location on campus and abutting TTC stations for added peace of mind. ​ How can I request TravelSafer services? You can request a Virtual TravelSafer escort directly through the UofT Safety App on your cellphone. Don't have the UofT Safety App? Download it today on the App Store or Google Play . ​ How do I request TravelSafer if I do not have a mobile device? If you don't have access to a smart phone, you can call Campus Safety Communications from any landline at 416-978-SAFE (7233) or by visiting us at 21 Sussex Ave, 1st Floor.

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