1. patrols in order to increase our per-
sonal contact with members of the
university community.
Fiona Puszka, CSEC’s Personal Safety
Coordinator is responsible for ad-
dressing security concerns from the
campus community as well as devel-
oping, implementing and promoting
campus-wide personal safety pro-
grams. Fiona also liaises with stu-
dents, staff and Faculty regarding
the resolution of individual com-
plaints and general personal safety
issues.
For more information on personal
safety, please call Fiona at 721-8981
or email psc@uvic.ca
CSEC Security Officers are first re-
sponders to a variety of emergen-
cies, including medical emergen-
cies, motor-vehicle accidents, fire
alarms, and intrusion alarms. We
utilize high-visibility bike and foot
Campus Security serves a campus
population of approximately
20,000. The members of Campus
Security Services (CSEC) help
maintain a safe campus environ-
ment where diverse social, cultural
and academic values are free to
develop and prosper.
We strive to ensure that one’s
experience at UVic is positive. Per-
sonal safety information and assis-
tance is available 24 hours a day,
seven days a week.
The CSEC office is located beside
the transit bus loop. Our emer-
gency phone number is 721-7599
or for non-emergency assistance
call 721-6683.
Our Services
University of Victoria Campus Security Services January 2005
Campus Security Services
Safe Walk
CSEC will escort any member of the
university community, from building
to building or building to vehicle,
anywhere within the campus
boundaries. This service is available
free of charge, 24 hours a day, 7
days a week.
Campus Alone
Individuals concerned for their per-
sonal safety while working or study-
ing alone at night are encouraged
to contact CSEC at 721-6683. This
service is available free of charge,
24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Lock it or Lose it
This crime preven-
tion program en-
courages campus
members to be
aware of their per-
sonal belongings,
and to always secure offices, resi-
dence rooms, bikes, etc. when un-
attended. Security Officers regularly
conduct foot patrols inside campus
buildings. “Lock it or Lose it” book-
marks will be dropped off in any
areas found insecure.
Operation Identification
Upon request, Campus Security
Services will mark anything of value
with an electronic engraver. Com-
puters and other valuable items are
attractive to thieves and should be
marked for identification.
Help Phones
Twelve "Direct Dial to Campus Se-
curity" pay phones are located
across campus. They are identified
by a red & white SECURITY sign
and can be used to obtain immedi-
ate assistance or request a Safe
Walk escort.
Parking Services
Parking Services is operated by
Campus Security Services, Monday
- Friday 8:00-4:30. For more infor-
mation call 721-7600 or see our
website at http://web.uvic.ca/
security/.
Lost and Found
Campus Security Services
also provides a compli-
mentary Lost and Found
repository where various
items can be brought
and claimed.
To promote a safe and welcoming environment, to
enhance the well being of students, staff, faculty
and visitors, and protect all university property.
—CSEC Mission Statement
Here are some of our most popular services:
By Fiona Puszka
3. Important Issues
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There are few things
more violating than
discovering your personal
belongings have been
taken. The sick feeling of
horror when you look at
the empty spot where
your wallet was left or
the shock that your
textbooks or laptop is
simply gone.
That is exactly what it
feels like to discover you
have been the victim of a
crime of opportunity.
You may not think that
someone else will want
your textbooks but if you
leave your backpack
unattended, while you
grab a chocolate bar from
January 2005
Crimes of Opportunity StatisticsCrimes of Opportunity
Crime occurs in every community. Unfortunately, our
campus community is not immune.
Typically, campuses have fewer crimes than the locales
in which they are situated and UVic is no exception.
Several factors affect the level of crime at a university
(i.e. enrollment, geographic location, size, etc.)
Campus Security Services wants to keep the campus
community informed of crime incidents. All incidents
reported to CSEC are processed and maintained on a
computer system.
The chart, to the right, displays crimes of opportunity
reported to CSEC during the last three years. These
are crimes, which have occurred on campus, committed
against students, faculty, staff or visitors to UVic .
These statistics only reflect the incidents reported to
Campus Security Services
the vending machine, you
may find out.
Leaving your dorm room
in Residence ajar while
you go take a shower
certainly leaves your
personal belongings
vulnerable to theft.
Preventing Crimes of
Opportunity can be as
simple as locking your
door and window when
leaving your room or
office unattended. Yes, it
is inconvenient. But
then, so is theft.
Although theft can
be drastically reduced
through these simple
methods, it can still
occur.
Crimes of Opportunity
That is why Campus
Security Services (CSEC)
has initiated a crime
prevention program called
Operation Identification to
discourage theft and
recover stolen property.
It calls for the voluntary
joint participation of you
and CSEC in identifying,
marking, and listing
your valuable personal
belongings.
Operation Identification is
a direct deterrent to
theft because stolen
items bearing etched
identification numbers
are more difficult to sell,
easily recoverable and
can be linked with
specific burglaries, which
makes prosecution more
likely.
Home and Business
security is also a large
part of crime prevention.
A confidential security
assessment of your
workspace can be
provided by CSEC who
conduct the assessment
and offer tips on how to
make your workspace
more secure.
For more information or
to schedule these
services please call
the Personal Safety
Coordinator at 721-8981.
Thefts Under $5000 2004 2003 2002
From Motor Vehicle 13 36 28
Wallets & Purses 15 17 19
From Lockers 6 9 9
Computers 2 7 16
Backpacks 6 7 9
Textbooks 1 1 3
4. The Personal Safety Coordinator
(PSC) at Campus Security Services
is involved in planning and coordi-
nating various events for the cam-
pus community.
Residence Wellness Centre
This past Fall, the Residence Well-
ness Centre was launched by UVic
Housing to provide a resource to
students to assist them in remain-
ing healthy and balanced during
their university studies.
The PSC has collaborated with the
Wellness Centre in bringing various
safety presentations to students in
residence.
On October 14th, a Personal Safety
for Women drop-in information ses-
sion was held at the Wellness Cen-
tre. A Date Rape Drug Presentation
was also held there on October
19th.
Along with many other campus or-
ganizations, CSEC will be coordinat-
ing more presentations at the Well-
ness Centre in the future. If you are
interested in attending any presen-
tations you may find information
posted in the Wellness Centre, at
residence or you can contact the
PSC at 721-8981.
In addition, the PSC coordinates
campus events to help children of
residents to stay safe.
Halloween Bonfire
The ninth Halloween Bonfire and
Hot Dog Roast for all Family Hous-
ing Families was held on October
31st.
This is a very successful event. Two
hundred people enjoyed hot dogs,
hot chocolate and a bonfire.
Children were given a goodie bag
full of tips on how to stay safe on
Halloween, and treats of course!
Santa & Mrs. Claus Party
December 17th, the Santa & Mrs.
Claus Party was held at UVic Child-
care Services. The PSC and an-
other CSEC member dressed up
and had a party at Childcare Ser-
vices. Presents were handed out on
Santa’s lap and Christmas Carols
were sung.
Kids Safety Day
The UVic Kids Safety Day is a sum-
mer event where community or-
ganizations, businesses, and emer-
gency response teams work to-
gether with the PSC. Kids Safety
Day is intended to inform campus
community members and their chil-
dren of campus and public safety
issues.
This year, it will be held in June, so
stay tuned for more details.
Children’s Bike Rodeo
An annual bike rodeo is offered to
all campus community children
aged 5-12 years. We provide bike
safety and security information, as
well as a fun obstacle course for
kids to practice their cycling skills.
Events Calendar
UVIC Alcohol Awareness Week:
A campaign aimed at all campus
members was held Nov 1-5th
, 2004
at the Student Union Building.
This awareness Week was based on
the social norming principles and
was intent on eliminating myths
regarding alcohol consumption.
It focused on the healthy decisions
made everyday by responsible
students; and it proved to be a
very positive opportunity to
promote responsible alcohol use
at just the right time prior to
reading break and of course the
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Contributors Welcome
If you have a comment, idea, or would like to
contribute something to our newsletter, please
email our Personal Safety Coordinator at
psc@uvic.ca
January 2005
Holiday Season fast approaching.
The campaign was made possible
with significant support from UVic
Counselling, Housing, UVSS, Athlet-
ics, Campus Security Services, Peer
Helpers, and SAAD, (Students
Against Drunk Driving), Health Ser-
vices, and volunteers.
Alcohol Awareness
For more information on alcohol
awareness, please visit the follow-
ing websites:
Jack Petersen Health Centre:
www.stas.uvic.ca/health
UVic Counselling Services:
www.coun.uvic.ca/
