Personal Safety Tips While on Campus

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Some helpful Guidelines for Campus Safety Include:

  • Be constantly aware of surroundings. Stay in well-lit areas.
  • Know Security’s number from a college phone:
    • Security Emergency Line: (416) 415-4000 
    • Non-emergency line: 416-415-5000 ext. 8000 
  • Store Security’s emergency number (right) in your phone for easy access in the event of an emergency.
  • Keep your cell phone in your hand while walking to or from Campus in the evening.
  • Keep your keys in your hand on your way to your vehicle. For an escort, call Safe Walk.

CONTACT FOR SAFE WALK: 416-415-5000 extension 2020, or if calling from a college phone, dial 2020.

  • Do not carry too many bags or items. Do not leave your belongings unattended.
  • Emergency call boxes- Know the locations; these connect directly to campus security.
  • Avoid entering an elevator if you feel uncomfortable about the person(s) present.
  • Consider the campus dome mirrors (allowing you to see around corners in hallways).
  • Secure your locker and do not leave valuables in your locker.
  • First Aid: For first aid during or after business hours, please call the security line.
  • For more information: Please see the Public Safety and Security Emergency Procedures and Contacts Pamphlet.
  • Refer to the Emergency Preparedness displays throughout the College.
  • The College’s Public Safety brochure stands feature educational documents offering information on topic-specific safety, security, and legal rights issues. These documents are available free for use and are located near the security desk at each campus.
  • Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada: http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/
  • Community Information Centre referrals service: 416-397-INFO (4636)

Note: These are general guidelines to improve your safety while on campus.  

“System-wide Security in Concert with System-wide Safety.” 

Land Acknowledgement

Land Acknowledgement

George Brown Polytechnic is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work and live in the community with each other.