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Monday, June 23, 2025

Campus Security report to our community is now available

The 2024 Campus Security annual report to our community is now available, offering a comprehensive look at the department’s progress, priorities, and future direction. Aligned…
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Tuesday, June 10, 2025

UBC Security Forum: Wellness, risk, and the future of frontline security

On June 4, professionals from across the security and public safety sectors came together for a day of learning and networking at the 2025 UBC…
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Friday, April 25, 2025

Building a better security community

Security work is demanding, often unpredictable, and always essential. Yet, professional development opportunities for frontline security officers remain limited. UBC is hosting a Security Forum to…
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Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Help with the Point-in-Time Homeless Count at UBC

The Homelessness Services Association of BC (HSABC) regularly conducts Point-in-Time Homeless Count across BC. The program collects details about the experiences and demographics of people…
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Wednesday, January 8, 2025

UBC Alert testing on January 17 — are you in the loop?

UBC Alert will be sending out a test notification to UBC Vancouver and Okanagan students, faculty, and staff via a phone call and text message on…
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Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Please be aware of a ‘fake taxi’ scam at UBC Vancouver

Campus Security is aware of two incidents in recent days where members of the UBC community have been scammed by a “fake taxi”. If you…
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Monday, November 25, 2024

Learn more about our Campus Security Road Map

Campus Security's roadmap highlights a series of interconnected projects and essential changes within the department's organization, services, operations, infrastructure, processes, and culture, all aimed at…
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Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Save lives with an AED

An automated external defibrillator (AED) is an easy-to-use, portable device that can restart a person's heart. Anyone can use an AED. The device will only…
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Monday, October 28, 2024

Incident at AMS Nest

RCMP have confirmed the item seen was a water gun, the building is safe and all normal operations have resumed with no threat to the…
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Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Safety Awareness Week is September 9–13, 2024

September 9–13 is Safety Awareness Week. Let's start the year off right by learning how to keep yourself and the UBC community safe and secure…
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Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Update on protest encampment – decampment

On Sunday, July 7th, protesters decamped from MacInnes Field on the UBC Vancouver campus. UBC remains committed to respectful dialogue with student protesters.
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Wednesday, June 12, 2024

Update on Rose Garden Parkade incident

University RCMP are seeking witnesses following an attempted robbery on the University of British Columbia Campus on Wednesday afternoon. On June 12, at 1:34 pm,…
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Wednesday, June 12, 2024

Incident at Rose Garden Parkade

A police incident has occurred around 2:00 pm in the Rose Garden Parkade. Early indications suggest this was an attempted robbery. RCMP is investigating. Police…
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Wednesday, May 29, 2024

Protesters disrupt traffic on the Vancouver campus

This morning, protesters disrupted traffic at the intersection of University Boulevard and Wesbrook Mall, interrupting a main public transportation route onto campus. Unfortunately, this created…
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Thursday, May 16, 2024

Update on protest encampment – message from President Benoit-Antoine Bacon

UBC President Benoit Antoine Bacon has issued a statement regarding the protest encampment at MacInnes Field.
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Sunday, May 12, 2024

Update on protest encampment – May 11 UBC Bookstore incident

Since April 29, we have been updating the UBC community about the protests located on UBC’s MacInnes Field on the Vancouver campus. The University has…
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Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Protest at the Vancouver Campus

A demonstration began last week at the Vancouver campus on MacInnes Field and is ongoing. During this time, campus remains open for students, faculty, staff…
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Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Update on campus protest

As stated yesterday and throughout the year, UBC values freedom of expression and respects peaceful protest. The university also recognizes that the violence in Israel…
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Monday, April 29, 2024

Protest at UBC’s MacInnes Field

UBC values freedom of expression and respects peaceful protest. We understand that some in our community want to protest the violence and war they see unfolding. These…
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Thursday, January 18, 2024

RCMP update on January 17 vehicle incident at Thunderbird Parkade

The University RCMP is investigating after a single vehicle collision inside a parkade resulted in the death of one man.
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Monday, December 11, 2023

Thank you for your participation in the Campus Security service model validation 

Earlier this spring, Campus Security collected various forms of community feedback for their service model validation project. Results from students, faculty, staff, and community members…
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Friday, October 13, 2023

Safety on the go. Download the UBC safe Vancouver App

Download the UBC Safe Vancouver app and make sure you turn on your push notifications to receive timely updates and urgent notifications. The UBC Safe…
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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Safety Awareness Week is September 18-22, 2023

Let’s start the Academic year off right by learning how to keep yourself and the UBC community safe and secure on campus. During Safety Awareness…
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Friday, July 21, 2023

Pedaling safety: UBC’s newest bike patrol officers

Campus Security has been supporting our newest wave of bike patrol officers, who recently completed a bike patrol training course. This training allows them to…
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Thursday, June 29, 2023

Statement in response to the stabbing incident at UWaterloo

Reflecting on the shocking stabbing at UWaterloo, we wish a speedy recovery to the injured professor and students and reaffirm our commitments to safety and…
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Monday, May 29, 2023

Kim Sheridan joins Campus Security as the Senior Manager, Strategy and Partnerships

A Certified Protection Professional (CPP) skilled in security management and risk assessment, Kim will play an essential part in ensuring this team continues to stay…
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Monday, May 15, 2023

Successful bike recovery: a collaboration between Campus Security, partners and the community

A success story of a good samaritan working with Campus Security and partners to recover a stolen bike. To tackle bike theft on campus, UBC…
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Monday, March 27, 2023

Be a voice for campus safety!

UBC Vancouver Campus Security is taking a look at its services and organizational model to better understand how it can best meet the needs of…
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Friday, March 3, 2023

UBC will be included in Homelessness Services Association of BC’s Point-in-Time Homeless Count 

UBC Campus Security and UBC Sprouts — a 100% volunteer and student-run organization at UBC, along with volunteers from across the university will be taking…
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Saturday, February 25, 2023

Buildings open late during the weekend

Irving K. Barber Learning Centre and the AMS Nest are open late during the weekend. If you are stranded on campus due to the current…
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Thursday, February 16, 2023

Reports of suspicious man at Pacific Spirit Park

The University RCMP wish to warn the public about recent complaints of a suspicious man in Pacific Spirit Park near the 5300-block of NW Marine…
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Tuesday, January 3, 2023

Safety Awareness Week is January 9-13, 2023

Stop by UBC Campus Security’s booths to learn how you can help keep yourself and the UBC community safe and secure.
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Tuesday, December 20, 2022

Holiday crime prevention tips from UBC Campus Security

Happy Holidays from UBC Campus Security! While you're out enjoying the hustle and bustle of the holidays, keep these tips in mind for a safe,…
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Tuesday, November 29, 2022

Sam Stephens transitions into permanent role as Director, Campus Security in Safety & Risk Services

Sam has been a driving force in finding opportunities to build a stronger foundation for our Campus Security teams. His extensive experience in leading projects…
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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

RCMP issue press release on University Golf Course incident

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) have been deployed following what appeared to be a targeted shooting on University Boulevard on the University Endowment Lands…
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Tuesday, October 11, 2022

Attend the annual Security Awareness Week by UBC Campus Security

UBC Campus Security will be hosting their annual Security Awareness Week from October 24–28, 2022, to actively engage and educate students, faculty and staff on…
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Thursday, September 8, 2022

Statement on charges related to deaths of two students

A man has been charged in connection with a single-vehicle collision in which two students were struck and killed near UBC.
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Friday, June 17, 2022

Pedestrian safety on campus

Safety practices for walking are just as important as those for riding on a bus or in a car. Follow some of these simple road…
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Thursday, June 16, 2022

Driving safely on campus

Driving on UBC campuses presents some challenges with pedestrians, cyclists, skateboarders, and vehicles of all types. Follow these basic safety guidelines to ensure a safe…
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Thursday, June 16, 2022

Sam Stephens joins Campus Security as Interim Director

Sam will be responsible for leading the Campus Security team and ensuring that we continue to provide great service to keep the campus community safe…
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Wednesday, June 1, 2022

University RCMP investigating motor vehicle incident

Three students on a school outing to the UBC Botanical Gardens have been struck by a car with what are believed to be non-life threatening…
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Wednesday, April 27, 2022

UBC Flags lowered for National Day of Mourning

We stand together to remember Harmandeep Kaur, a member of the UBC Okanagan Campus Security team, whose tragic death was felt across UBC as a…
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Wednesday, March 30, 2022

Responding to on-campus protests disruptions

If a demonstration or protests is blocking access to your building or interrupting classes, we advise that you report the incident to Campus Security at…
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Thursday, February 17, 2022

RCMP asking public to be aware of their surroundings

University RCMP is suggesting those enjoying the outdoors to be aware of their surroundings and to possibly keep personal music at a lower volume following…
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Tuesday, October 12, 2021

First Aid is now provided by UBC Campus Security

UBC Campus Security now provides First Aid for students, faculty, staff, student-staff, and visitors on the UBC Vancouver Point Grey campus.
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Friday, October 8, 2021

Safety Awareness Week Outdoor Event

Meet our Campus Security team and partners to learn more about our roles in campus campus safety and tips to maintain safety and security on…
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Thursday, September 30, 2021

Update on Campus Security Review

Following the release of the Executive Summary to the external independent review of Campus Security, we have been implementing the three specific recommendations from the…
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Monday, September 27, 2021

UBC Library and UBC Campus Security launch Theft Prevention Pilot campaign

As Library branches across the Vancouver campus reopen, the UBC Library and UBC Campus Security want to remind students to keep an eye on their…
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Wednesday, September 1, 2021

University Frat Party Shut Down

On August 29, 2021, University RCMP responded to several calls for service at the fraternity village located on Wesbrook Mall. Officers observed hundreds of students…
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Thursday, June 3, 2021

Campus Security honours victims of the Kamloops Residential School

This week, Campus Security has put on orange epaulets in shared grief and to pay our respects to the children of the Kamloops Residential School,…
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