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Test of York's emergency notification system

alittle — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 14:39:49 +0000

�첥��Ƶ prioritizes the safety and security of its community. To ensure that all community members know what to expect and do in an emergency situation, the Department of Community Safety �첥��Ƶ will be conducting its bi-annual test of �첥��Ƶ’s Emergency Notification System (ENS) on Wednesday, Jan. 24 at noon.

This test is taking place in accordance with York’s emergency management policy with the intent to promote the safety of students, faculty, staff, and visitors and help ensure the continuance of critical University operations during emergency scenarios.

It will include email, push notifications and alerts through the YorkU Safety App, digital messaging screens on campus, and the public announcement (PA) system. To clearly indicate that it is a test, the word “test” will precede the alert on all devices. In case of a real emergency, the test will be cancelled and the community will be notified.

Testing the emergency notification system may cause anxiety or stress for some members of our campus community. If you are experiencing difficulties or need support, please visit /well-being/finding-help/.

Download the �첥��Ƶ Safety App to ensure you receive timely and important community safety notices.

FAQ

Why is York testing the emergency notification system?

York tests its emergency notification system twice a year to ensure all community members know how they will be notified in the event of an emergency situation. This test will also confirm functionality of all components of the system as part of regular emergency preparedness activities.

How long will the test be?

The test is scheduled to last for approximately 10-15 minutes. It is important to note that while efforts will be made to ensure the test runs on schedule, there may be slight variations to the anticipated timing.

Will the test take place at all of York’s campuses?

Email and YorkU safety app notification will occur for community members across all campuses. Testing of the public address system and digital messaging screens will take place on Keele and Glendon campuses only.

Will the public address system be heard in classrooms?

The public address system test will be heard anywhere there are speakers installed, including hallways, common areas and large classrooms.

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Enhanced Security Measures:

seethaw — Sat, 14 Oct 2023 20:10:32 +0000

La version française suit la version anglaise.

The events in Israel and Gaza, and in communities around the world this past week, have had a profound impact on us all. When classes resume following reading week, we encourage everyone to be mindful of the difficulties that students, faculty, instructors, and staff may be experiencing– related to the ongoing tragic violence and loss of life.

Last Sunday, the University sent out a unequivocally denouncing the attacks by Hamas against civilians in Israel. As events have been unfolding, we have been reaching out to students and student groups supporting Jewish and Palestinian students, and to faculty and staff, to offer support and assistance directly. We also issued a community-wide message on

These world events have amplified deep divides. An inflammatory and abhorrent statement made by three student unions at �첥��Ƶ has created considerable concerns and unease, and we have . We are an incredibly diverse community of people who care passionately about advancing the well-being of the communities we serve. This requires that we create an environment where everyone feels safe in sharing different perspectives on how to advance that goal. Freedom of expression has limits and comes with responsibilities. We are better than reckless rhetoric and divisive words and deeds. And we must never tolerate the promotion or justification of hate or violence.

The University is asking faculty and instructors to exercise care and flexibility over the next week in relation to academic considerations, including requests for alternative access to course materials for students with safety concerns or in need of support. Students who have concerns about coming to campus should be accommodated wherever that is possible.

Faculty and instructors may require support to navigate challenging conversations or conflict in the classroom. I encourage you to look at the Teaching Commons resources that are being offered to support you. Supports are available for students with concerns including the respective Associate Dean Students of their Faculties; the ; and the Ombudsperson.

We also want you to know that the Community Safety �첥��Ƶ team has proactively moved to strengthen safety and security measures at this time, including through:

Increased campus safety patrols in priority areas
Additional security for high profile events occurring on York’s campuses
Enhanced CCTV including increased reviews of high traffic areas and residences
Engaging in ongoing dialogue with Toronto Police Service to be prepared to quickly activate additional support if needed
goSAFE staff will continue to perform regular checks and are available at any time to accompany community members with safety concerns
Classroom locations for courses are behind Passport York
And an Incident Response Plan has been developed for use in the face of any unexpected events that could compromise safety on campus

If you have any specific safety questions or concerns to share, I ask that you contact the Community Safety �첥��Ƶ department at safety@yorku.ca

I know many members of our community are experiencing fear and trauma that can affect mental health and well-being. For our students, please know that counsellors at York’s Student Counselling, Health and Wellbeing Centre are ready to support you. Please call (416) 736-2100 or email schw@yorku.ca and identify what you are seeking support for, so we can prioritize our reply, or you can come to the Centre during office hours and speak with one of our drop-in counsellors.

For employees who are eligible to work remotely, managers are reminded of the flexibility that exists within the Hybrid Work Policy to approve ad hoc remote work. Employees with well-being concerns, are encouraged to access available supports which can be found at YorkU.ca/Well-being/Resources/.

Collectively, we are responsible for creating an inclusive and respectful environment where community members feel safe and welcomed without fear of intimidation or harassment. Please remember that in such painful moments it is even more imperative that we function as a community of care.

Sincerely,

Rhonda Lenton, president and vice-chancellor

Les événements survenus en Israël et à Gaza, de même que dans diverses communautés à travers le monde au cours de la dernière semaine, ont eu un fort impact sur tout le monde. Lorsque les cours reprendront après la semaine de lecture, nous encourageons tout le monde à être sensible aux difficultés que le corps étudiant, le corps enseignant et le personnel éprouveront dans la foulée de toute cette violence tragique et soutenue et des pertes de vie humaines.

Dimanche dernier, l’Université a publié sur a plateforme de média social X un dans lequel elle dénonçait sans équivoque les attaques du groupe Hamas contre des civiles en Israël. Au fil des jours, nous avons communiqué avec nos étudiants et avec les associations étudiantes qui soutiennent les étudiants juïfs et palestiniens, avec le corps enseignant et le personnel, pour offrir directement soutien et assistance. Nous avons également diffusé un message à l’ensemble de la communauté

Ces événements d’une ampleur mondiale n’ont eu pour effet que d’accentuer de profondes divisions. Une déclaration incendiaire et odieuse a été publiée par trois associations étudiantes de York, ce qui a eu pour effet de susciter des inquiétudes et un malaise considérables, et nous avons . Nous formons une communauté incroyablement diverse dont les membres se passionnent pour faire avancer le bien-être des communautés que nous servons. Pour cela, il nous faut maintenir un environnement où tout le monde se sente à l’aise de partager ses idées pour faire progresser cet objectif. La liberté d’expression a ses limites, cependant, et s’accompagne de responsabilités auxquelles personne n’échappe. Par ailleurs, nous ne pouvons jamais tolérer tout propos visant à promouvoir ou à justifier la haine et la violence.

L’Université demande au corps professoral de faire preuve de bienveillance et de souplesse envers la population étudiante au cours de la prochaine semaine en ce qui concerne toute demande d’accommodement, y compris toute façon d’accorder l’accès au matériel d’apprentissage nécessaire à ceux et celles qui craignent pour leur sécurité ou ont besoin de soutien. Les étudiants qui craignent de revenir sur le campus devraient pouvoir compter sur des accommodements dans la mesure du possible.

Il est possible que les membres du corps professoral aient besoin d’aide pour faire face à des conversations difficiles ou à des situations de conflit en classe. Je vous encourage à consulter les ressources offertes sur le site de Teaching Commons à cette fin. Les étudiants ont accès à du soutien, y compris au vice-décanat aux étudiants, ou à la vice-principale, affaires académiques, selon qu’ils sont sur le campus de Keele ou à Glendon. Le et l’Ombudsperson sont également là pour les soutenir.

Nous voulons également que vous sachiez que le Département de la sécurité communautaire s’est donné pour mission de renforcer les mesures de protection et de sécurité, notamment en :

Augmentant le nombre de patrouilles dans les secteurs prioritaires des campus
Fournissant un service de sécurité accru dans le cadre d’activité particulièrement sensibles sur les campus de York
Intensifiant l’analyse du contenu des caméras de sécurité dans les secteurs très fréquentés et dans les résidences étudiantes
Maintenant la communication avec le service de police de Toronto pour être prête à agir rapidement et à obtenir rapidement du renfort, au besoin
Veillant à ce que l’équipe goSAFE continue à faire des vérifications de routine et demeure disponible en tout temps pour accompagner les membres de la communauté qui s’inquièteraient pour leur sécurité
Maintenant accessibles uniquement avec un Passeport York l’emplacement des salles de classe
Et en créant un plan d’urgence pour intervenir dans l’éventualité d’actes qui compromettraient la sécurité sur les campus

Si vous avez des questions ou si vous souhaitez signaler quelque chose d’inhabituel, je vous invite à communiquer avec le Département de la sécurité communautaire à safety@yorku.ca.

Je sais que de nombreuses personnes de la communauté composent actuellement avec de craintes et des traumatismes qui peuvent avoir un impact sur leur santé et leur bien-être mental. Je rappelle à la communauté étudiante que les équipes de soutien psychologique de York (que vous pouvez joindre au (416) 736-2100 ou en écrivant à schw@yorku.ca) et les Services de counseling de Glendon (que vous pouvez joindre au 416-487-6709 ou en écrivant à counselling@glendon.yorku.ca) sont là pour vous aider. Il vous suffit d’indiquer la raison pour laquelle vous les consultez de sorte qu’ils puissent trier les demandes par ordre de priorité. Vous pouvez également vous rendre directement au Centre, à Keele ou à Glendon durant les heures d’ouverture pour parler à un membre de l’équipe de soutien psychologique.

Dans le cas des membres du personnel autorisés au télétravail, nous rappelons aux gestionnaires que la politique sur le travail hybride permet une certaine souplesse leur permettant d’approuver un mode de travail temporaire. Les membres du personnel qui éprouvent pour qui la situation est particulièrement éprouvante peuvent se prévaloir de services dont la liste se trouve sur le site /glendon/supports-and-services/counseling-de-glendon/?lang=fr

Ensemble, nous nous devons de créer et de maintenir un environnement qui soit inclusif et respectueux, un environnement ouvert où les membres de la communauté se sentent en sécurité, sans craindre d’être l’objet d’actes d’intimidation ou de harcèlement. Et surtout, n’oublions jamais, tout particulièrement en ces temps troubles et difficiles, qu’il est important plus que jamais d’être bienveillants envers les membres de la communauté dans son ensemble.

Je vous remercie sincèrement.

Rhonda Lenton, présidente et vice-chancelière

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Enhanced Security Measures:

seethaw — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 17:35:38 +0000

We are closely monitoring internet activity and social media and do not have knowledge of any specific safety threat at York. Nonetheless, some community members have expressed concern for their safety in an environment where overtly hateful statements and acts are being directed at Jews globally, and where we are seeing increased evidence of both antisemitism and islamophobia in public discourse. In an effort to reassure community members and visitors that our campuses are respectful, inclusive and safe spaces, we want to update you on steps the University’s Community Safety �첥��Ƶ team has proactively taken to strengthen safety and security measures at this time, including:

• Increased campus safety patrols in priority areas

• Additional security for high profile events occurring on York’s campuses and at Convocation ceremonies

• Enhanced CCTV with assigned monitors as needed, including increased reviews of high traffic areas and residences

• Ongoing dialogue with Toronto Police Service for support if needed

• Residence life will have security watch officials nightly

• goSAFE staff will continue to perform regular checks and are available at any time to accompany community members with safety concerns

• We also have a Safety App that we encourage our community to use.

• Classroom locations for courses are behind Passport York

• An Incident Response Plan has been developed to preserve safety in the face of any unexpected events on campus

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Test of York's emergency notification system

alittle — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 19:01:54 +0000

To ensure all community members know what to expect in the case of an emergency, the Department of Community Safety �첥��Ƶ will be conducting a test of �첥��Ƶ’s Emergency Notification System on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. This test will include email, push notifications and alerts through the YorkU Safety App, digital messaging screens on campus, and the public announcement (PA) system on Keele and Glendon Campuses. The test will last approximately 10-15 minutes and the word ‘test’ will precede each alert to ensure community members are aware it is not a real emergency situation. There will also be staff from the Community Safety �첥��Ƶ Department on the ground to reassure community members.

As managers with staff, we are providing you with advance notice and requesting that you notify your team to prevent any stress or anxiety that may arise from an unexpected test. While a notice will be posted to YFile and yu link, please ensure staff who may not have regular access to email or internet are notified verbally. If you or your staff require additional support, please visit: /well-being/finding-help/.

Questions and issues of concern should be directed to Marie Scime (mvisca@yorku.ca), Director, Communications in the Office of the Vice President Finance and Administration.

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UPDATE Suspects Arrested in March 29, 2023 incident on Keele Campus

seethaw — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 23:00:00 +0000

Please be advised that Toronto Police Service has informed �첥��Ƶ that all three individuals have been identified and charged in the March 29, 2023 incident. Please see the police news release
York Security Services remains in close contact with TPS and will continue to support their investigations as needed.
We encourage anyone who needs support to utilize services such as:

Campus Safety Supports
- York Security Services operates 24/7 and responds to all community calls at 416-650-8000 or at 416-736-5333 for urgent matters.
- The goSAFE service escorts York community members to and from any location on-campus in evenings and at night.
- Emergency Blue Lights and Safety Phones are located throughout York's campuses, and provide a direct line to Security Services and goSAFE.
- The Why Work Alone program operated by Security Services, provides check-ins with community members who are working alone on campus on evenings, weekends or holidays.
- The YorkU Safety App provides a direct link to Security Services and goSAFE. It also provides campus safety alerts and information about safety resources.

Counselling and Support
- For faculty and staff in need of support, please call the Employee and Family Assistance Program toll-free 24 hours a day, seven days a week for immediate, confidential help at 1-800-268-5211; TTY Service is available at 1-800-363-6270.
- The Student Counselling, Health & Well-being office offers personal counselling services to all York students. They can be reached by calling 416-736-5297, or visit for more information.
- Services are also available through the Office of Student Community Relations (OSCR), telephone 416-736-5231 or visit W128 Bennett Centre for Student Services.
Where possible walking in pairs or groups in the evening hours is recommended for community members, as is the use of goSAFEservices.

For more information about these services and other services available at York go to the Community Safety �첥��Ƶ website at . More Information:

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UPDATE Assault with a weapon - Keele Campus

seethaw — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 22:15:53 +0000

Please be advised that Toronto Police Service are asking for assistance in identifying the three suspects involved in an assault with a weapon incident that took place on Keele campus on March 29, 2023.
Please see the TPS advisory with detailed images of the individuals sought by authorities:

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-3100, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at or the Facebook Leave a Tip page, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.

York Security Services remains in close contact with Toronto Police Services (TPS) and will continue to support their investigations as needed.
We encourage anyone who needs support to utilize services such as:
- York Security Services operates 24/7 and responds to all community calls at 416-650-8000 or at 416-736-5333 for urgent matters.
- The goSAFE service escorts York community members to and from any location on-campus in evenings and at night.
- Emergency Blue Lights and Safety Phones are located throughout York's campuses, and provide a direct line to Security Services and goSAFE.
- The Why Work Alone program operated by Security Services, provides check-ins with community members who are working alone on campus on evenings, weekends or holidays.
- The YorkU Safety App provides a direct link to Security Services and goSAFE. It also provides campus safety alerts and information about safety resources.
- For faculty and staff in need of support, please call the Employee and Family Assistance Program toll-free 24 hours a day, seven days a week for immediate, confidential help at 1-800-268-5211; TTY Service is available at 1-800-363-6270.
- The Student Counselling, Health & Well-being office offers personal counselling services to all York students. They can be reached by calling 416-736-5297, or visit for more information.
- Services are also available through the Office of Student Community Relations (OSCR), telephone 416-736-5231 or visit W128 Bennett Centre for Student Services.

Where possible walking in pairs or groups in the evening hours is recommended for community members, as is the use of goSAFEservices.

For more information about these services and other services available at York go to the Community Safety �첥��Ƶ website at .

More Information:

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Assault with a weapon - Keele Campus

seethaw — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 14:00:00 +0000

Assault with a weapon - Keele Campus Please be advised that York Security Services received a report before 7pm this evening of an altercation involving a student and several non-community members who are known to each other.

The suspects brandished a knife and injured a non community member bystander who has been taken to hospital. The suspects immediately fled the scene. Toronto Police Service are investigating and have indicated that the incident was not random and that there is no immediate threat to the community.

York is assisting the investigation and are stepping up patrols of the area. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-3100, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at or the Facebook Leave a Tip page, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.

We encourage anyone who needs support to utilize services such as:

· York Security Services operates 24/7 and responds to all community calls at 416-650-8000 or at 416-736-5333 for urgent matters.
· The goSAFE service escorts York community members to and from any location on-campus in evenings and at night.
· Emergency Blue Lights and Safety Phones are located throughout York's campuses and provide a direct line to Security Services and goSAFE.
· The Why Work Alone program operated by Security Services, provides check-ins with community members who are working alone on campus on evenings, weekends or holidays.
· The YorkU Safety App provides a direct link to Security Services and goSAFE. It also provides campus safety alerts and information about safety resources.
· For faculty and staff in need of support, please call the Employee and Family Assistance Program toll-free 24 hours a day, seven days a week for immediate, confidential help at 1-800-268-5211; TTY Service is available at 1-800-363-6270.
· The Student Counselling, Health & Well-being office offers personal counselling services to all York students. They can be reached by calling 416-736-5297, or visit for more information.
· Services are also available through the Office of Student Community Relations (OSCR), telephone 416-736-5231 or visit W128 Bennett Centre for Student Services.

Where possible walking in pairs or groups in the evening hours is recommended for community members, as is the use of goSAFEservices.

For more information about these services and other services available at York go to the Community Safety �첥��Ƶ website at . More Information: �첥��Ƶ

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Robbery - Keele Campus

seethaw — Tue, 07 Mar 2023 20:30:00 +0000

Robbery - Keele Campus Please be advised that York Security Services received a report of a robbery that occurred on Tuesday, March 7th., 2023, at approximately 1:30a.m. The community member was walking across the Haynes Ave. parking lot behind the Quad Residences when they were approached by a lone suspect who brandished a knife and made a demand for valuables. No valuables were taken, and the suspect fled on foot towards the village. There were no injuries reported. Toronto Police Service are investigating and are stepping up patrols of the area. York Security Services are assisting in the investigation and have augmented security patrols for the area.

Suspect is described as:

Male, early 20s, 5'9"to 5'10" tall, medium build, short hair, wearing thick framed glasses, dark jacket and blue jeans.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-3100, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at or the Facebook Leave a Tip page, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.

We encourage anyone who needs support to utilize services such as:

· York Security Services operates 24/7 and responds to all community calls at 416-650-8000 or at 416-736-5333 for urgent matters.
· The goSAFE service escorts York community members to and from any location on-campus in evenings and at night.
· Emergency Blue Lights and Safety Phones are located throughout York's campuses and provide a direct line to Security Services and goSAFE.
· The Why Work Alone program operated by Security Services, provides check-ins with community members who are working alone on campus on evenings, weekends or holidays.
· The YorkU Safety App provides a direct link to Security Services and goSAFE. It also provides campus safety alerts and information about safety resources.
· For faculty and staff in need of support, please call the Employee and Family Assistance Program toll-free 24 hours a day, seven days a week for immediate, confidential help at 1-800-268-5211; TTY Service is available at 1-800-363-6270.
· The Student Counselling, Health & Well-being office offers personal counselling services to all York students. They can be reached by calling 416-736-5297, or visit for more information.
· Services are also available through the Office of Student Community Relations (OSCR), telephone 416-736-5231 or visit W128 Bennett Centre for Student Services.

Where possible walking in pairs or groups in the evening hours is recommended for community members, as is the use of goSAFEservices.

For more information about these services and other services available at York go to the Community Safety �첥��Ƶ website at . More Information: �첥��Ƶ

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NORMAL OPERATIONS RESUME - Effective March 4th. 2023 at 5:00PM

seethaw — Sat, 04 Mar 2023 23:00:00 +0000

The weather emergency has lifted. In-person campus operations and services will resume effective March 4th. 2023 at 5:00PM. Read more: http://safety.yorku.ca More Information: https://yorku.apparmor.com/Notifications/CAP/?id=115239&t=77999822 �첥��Ƶ

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SUSPENDED CAMPUS OPERATIONS UPDATE - March 4th. 2023, 5:00AM

seethaw — Sat, 04 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0000

�첥��Ƶ campuses operations remain suspended as of March 4th. 2023, 5:00AM due to impacts of the severe weather event and clean-up efforts. In-person classes are cancelled & in-person exams, tests will be rescheduled. Virtual activities and services continue. Updates about afternoon/evening operations will be posted by March 4th. 2023, 3:00PM. Read more:

More Information:

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