SAFE CAMPUS COMMUNITY
Your Right to Safety 2007
Every member of the University community has the right to study, work and conduct his or her activities in an environment free of violence. The University
is committed to providing and maintaining such an environment through policies, resources, regulations, educational programs and community support.
Violence is a shared concern and as such The University of Western Ontario will not tolerate violence, threats, use or intimidating use of a weapon or
physical conduct by a person which results in harm or ought reasonably have been known would cause harm to person(s), or property.
Early intervention can prevent escalation. This program provides information on ways to identify and prevent violence and potential violence from
occurring and ensure individuals know how to effectively respond as outlined in the violence continuum below.
Identify Prevent Respond Resources
A – ALERT
Risk Low: Creates Anxiety
Behaviours of Concern:
Disruptive & Aggressive
Verbal Abuse, Bullying
Harassing Conduct
Emotionally Abusive
Broadly communicate and reinforce standards
of behaviour. Utilize resources.
Conduct Risk assessments through CPTED.
Intervene when people send “signals” that they
are at risk of “losing their cool” with others.
Seek resources for stress/ anger/ depression
counseling before behaviour escalates.
Action: If behaviour occurs,
stay calm and de-escalate.
Faculty/ Dept. intervene quickly.
Separate conflicting parties.
Support:
Dean, Chair, Department Head,
USC, SDS, Equity and Human
Rights, HR, Registrar, Faculty
Relations, Student/Staff Health &
Counselling, EAP, Housing, Union;
Campus Police 911 when personal
safety concerns, potential danger or
Code of Student Conduct violations
Assess further risk; report; seek
support to deal with current
situation and prevent repeats.
Document incident. Investigate &
Follow-up
B – CAUTION
Risk Low to Moderate:
Personal Safety Concerns
Threatening Behaviour:
Hostile, Intimidating, Frightening
Aggressive outbursts
Threats, either verbal or written
Broadly communicate and reinforce standards
of behaviour.
Conduct Risk assessments through CPTED.
Intervene when people send “signals” that they
are at risk of “losing their cool” with others
Suggest people seek resources for
stress/anger/ depression counseling before
behaviour escalates. Utilize resources.
Action: If behaviour occurs,
stay calm and de-escalate. Faculty
or Dept. intervene quickly. Ensure
physical safety. Report; assess,
analyze, seek support.
Support:
As above: Campus Police will
investigate, assess risk, help
establish a safety plan (may involve a
Trespass Notice), work with Registrar
& Legal Services if dealing with a
student; or with HR and Faculty for
employees.
Document incident. Investigate &
Follow-up
C – DANGER
Risk High: Safety is at Risk
Physical Injury:
Weapons Threat, Physical Assault,
Pushing, Hitting, Kicking, Punching
Threat to Injure self or others
Report personal safety concerns.
Early intervention to reduce escalation.
Educate all students, staff, faculty on diffusing
procedures and safe responses.
Incident investigation and accountability.
Action: If behaviour occurs,
avoid escalation; Call 911 from
any campus phone.
Support:
Campus Police 911; SERT, EMS,
OHS, HR, Housing; CCPS will follow
up in Criminal Cases and for Code of
Student Conduct violations Seek safe location, report incident
within your faculty or department.
D –EMERGENCY
Risk Imminent: Immediate
Danger
Potential Death:
Shooting, Stabbing
Beating, Choking
Use of Weapon, Threat to kill
Establish safety procedures and safe locations
Educate all students, staff, faculty on
procedures, safe responses and safe locations
All incidents will be thoroughly investigated with
appropriate follow-up and review.
Action: If behaviour occurs,
avoid escalation; Call 911
Seek shelter where you are; lock
doors, avoid windows; evacuate
public areas. The Incident
Commander will communicate next
steps. STAY SAFE
Support:
Campus Police 911; SERT, EMS,
OHS, ERT, London Police; Campus
Police will follow up in Criminal
Cases and for Code of Student
Conduct violations. HR and EAP will
be involved with employees.
