Safety concern & incident reporting
Help us maintain the safety and security of our campus community by reporting safety concerns and incidents
Each incident involves a unique set of circumstances. It is important that we learn the details so that we can best support you and recommend an appropriate course of action.
Submit a formal incident report
There are several ways the university can respond and support you if you have experienced or witnessed concerning behaviour.
To speak immediately to a Community Safety team member, please call 604-822-2222. For emergencies, please dial 911.
For information regarding accident/incident reporting to WorkSafeBC, please visit Safety & Risk Services.
For general information or feedback, please visit our office or use our online form.
Be as detailed as possible when describing the incident, and include
- What is happening?
- The time and date it occurred
- The name(s) of the person(s) involved
- If anyone else witnessed the incident
- Whether you have reported it to anyone else
- The best way to contact you, and the best time to reach you
Behaviours of concern include, but are not limited to:
- Intimidation
- Threats/threatening statements
- Unusual or bizarre communications or behaviour
- Information about someone expressing thoughts, plans or preparations for violence
- Physical attack
- Domestic and dating violence
- Stalking/harassment
- Unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature (e.g., unwelcome sexual advances, sexual assault, sexual harassment, other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature)
- Concerns that someone may harm themselves; suicidal threat, attempt and/or suicidal ideation
- Behaviour that seems troubling or disturbing
- Behaviour that significantly disrupts the learning, working or community environment
- Anything out of the ordinary that raises concern about safety.
Behaviour also includes use of any method of communication, such as email, comments posted on websites, or other paper or electronic media.
Reporting a suspicious person
- What is happening?
- The time, date, location it occurred
- Last known direction of travel.
- Approximate age / Gender / Ethnicity
- Hair colour / Height / Build (heavy, medium, slender)
- Clothing type and colour
- Any distinguishing marks or features
Reporting an incident involving a motor vehicle
- Make (Toyota, Honda, Mercedes, etc.)
- Model (Corolla, Civic, C-Class, etc,)
- Color
- Plate Number
- Any distinguishing marks
- Last known direction of travel
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