Campus Safety Security Services
Bob Muskovich; Toby Clark; and Carolin Cattoi-Demkiw
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1. Security Services
The mission of Emergency and Security Services is to provide life safety and the protection of property and the environment. Security Services and Emergency management business units can often be closely associated however, there is a distinction.
To achieve our mission, Security Services strategies include services such as providing campus information; access control and management (key and card); virtual and physical Safewalks; campus patrols; Closed Circuit Television monitoring; lost and found property management; Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED); education; and is your Working Alone partner. Security Representatives are also trained First Aid / CPR responders and can be contacted / located 24/7/365 through any one of the following methods:
- Security Operations / Campus Safety Administration Office is located in L911 of LINC
- By Phone
- o Urgent Phone / 24 Hour: (403) 329-2345
- o General Inquiries: (403) 329-2549
- o Administration: (403) 329-2603
- Email:
- Website and on-line reporting: https://www.uleth.ca/security
- Campus Safety website and on-line reporting tool: https://www.uleth.ca/campus-safety/
- The uLethbridge mobile app
- Parking Lot “Security” Towers
1.1 Emergency Management
Emergency management includes business more closely associated to Mitigation, Preparedness, Response and Recovery. Security Services Representatives are often the initial point of contact for emergencies. Emergency management is responsible to deliver information or resources using strategies such as the delivery of emergency notifications; assisting with personal emergency plan development; assisting with and developing Emergency Response Plans (ERP); Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) activation; education, managing the Campus Incident Response Team (CIRT) volunteer workforce; and Violence Threat and Risk Assessments (VTRA) to manage potentially harmful behaviour and prevent violence on campus. Emergency related contact can be generated 24/7/365 through any one of the following methods:
- Security Operations / Campus Safety Administration Office is located in L911 of LINC
- Urgent Phone / 24 Hour: (403) 329-2345
- Website: https://www.uleth.ca/campus-safety/emergency-management
- Campus Safety website and on-line reporting tool: https://www.uleth.ca/campus-safety/
- Security website and on-line reporting: https://www.uleth.ca/security
- The uLethbridge mobile app
- Parking Lot “Security” Towers
2. Safety
Safety Services provides oversight for administration of the University’s Health, and Safety Programs and works collaboratively with the University community to promote a strong safety culture. Our team supports development of tools and strategies to control recognized hazards and meet regulatory requirements. We provide guidance, educational services, and programs that foster a safe and healthy environment for research, work, and study.
The University’s Environment Health and Safety Policy defines roles, responsibilities, and accountability for protection of members of the University Community from accidents and hazards. It provides the foundation for the University’s Environment, Health & Safety Management System (EHSMS) which is the University’s plan of action designed to prevent injuries and illnesses in the workplace.
Hazard identification, assessment, and control is a fundamental component of ensuring a safe and healthy workplace. A Hazard Assessment Report that identifies existing and potential hazards at a worksite must be completed prior to the commencement of work/project/event, or if scope or operations change. Ask your supervisor to review the hazard assessment for your work.
All incidents, accidents, near misses and hazards must be reported as soon as possible. Report the incident to your supervisor and submit an online Safety Report.
Everyone has the right to a safe and healthy workplace. The Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation and Code outlines legislated requirements for health and safety at the workplace. All workers have three basic rights:
- the right to refuse dangerous work
- the right to know the hazards of their work
- the right to participate in health and safety discussions and committees
Ensure you speak with your supervisor or Safety Services if you have concerns about unsafe work.
You also have the right to receive the necessary training before starting a job. Your supervisor is responsible for arranging this training for you. Safety Services also provides numerous online and in-house safety training courses and resources.
For more information on health and safety is available on the Safety Services website, or email Safety Services with your enquiry.
3. Insurance and Risk
Insurance and Risk is responsible for the procurement and management of the institution’s insurance program, and securing coverage relevant to its unique operational risk. This unit also provides support, assistance, and consultative services in relation to the student travel abroad registry, conducts travel risk orientations and provides real time travel information through the University’s membership with International SOS – a Security assistance and medical referral provider.
If you are planning to drive for University business be sure to submit a driver agreement and review the vehicle rental conditions when procuring a rental car and when considering a long tem rental over 30 days.
Special event risk management assessment and consultation, review of events with alcohol service and licensing in line with AGLC rules and regulations, contract review of insurance and indemnity provisions, and development of waivers and consents for off campus sanctioned activities are some highlights of the services provided by Insurance and Risk. For a complete overview including common forms and procedures check sheets, please access this website and email insurance.risk@uleth.ca with any inquiries.
