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When should you call UTSC Campus Police?
Non-Emergencies
The primary responsibility of the University of Toronto Scarborough Campus Police is the safety and security of the University community. We are the primary response agency for all for all personal safety and criminal incidents at U of T Scarborough.
The UTSC Campus Police are on duty 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We patrol the University on foot, bicycle and by car to enhance personal safety, to prevent property crime and to monitor for fire and other hazardous conditions. Officers are on duty 24 hours a day and can be reached at 416-287-7398 for a multitude of non-emergency enquiries:
- Lost and Found enquiries
- Suspicious persons
- Unsafe conditions
- Traffic violations and unsafe driving
- Parking Violations
- Personal Safety Issues
- Prior criminal incidents (thefts, mischief, assault)
- Vehicle accidents (no injuries)
- Property Damage
- Insecure Premises
- Non-Immediate Threats to Personal Safety (harassment, threats)
- Noise complaints
- Possession of drugs
- Non-life threatening violations of federal, provincial laws, municipal by-laws and University policies.
- After-Hours maintenance issues (burnt-out lights, damaged locks, flooding)
Emergencies
What is a 9-1-1 emergency?
It is any situation requiring immediate police, fire, or medical response to preserve life or property. Call 911 or from an internal phone line dial 9-911 to report serious incidents such as:
- Any life threatening situation
- A fire
- A serious injury or illness such as suspected heart attack, choking, breathing difficulties, unconsciousness etc.
- Sexual assault
- An assault or immediate danger of assault including persons fighting
- A situation involving weapons
- A crime in progress and suspect is still in the area
- A drowning
- An uncontrolled chemical spill
- Serious motor vehicle collisions
When calling 911 remain calm and speak clearly. Identify which emergency service you require (Police, Fire or Ambulance) and be prepared to provide the following information:
- What is happening?
- What is your location?
- What is your name, address and telephone number?
Remain on the line to provide additional information if requested to do so by the operator. DO NOT HANG UP until the operator advises you to do so. Notify UTSC Campus Police also at 416-287-7333 as we will meet the Ambulance, fire department or Toronto Police and escort them to your location and provide additional support services as required.
For non-life threatening emergencies - call the UTSC Campus Police immediately at 416 287-7333 if you see a crime in progress or about to be committed, or if you feel that your neighbours property or well being is in danger. You may also make quick contact with UTSC Campus Police by picking up any emergency phone or a toll free call may be made from any Bell Payphone on campus.
Examples of emergencies would include:
- Crimes in Progress
- Attempts to injure others or self
- Medical emergencies
- Alcohol related emergencies
- Fire
- Vehicle Accidents with personal injuries
What Is A Crime In Progress?
- Loitering - Strangers in areas they have no obvious reason to be
- Someone testing doorknobs or windows in the village
- An individual calling for help
- Glass breaking or any unusual noises
- Someone tampering with parked cars
- Burnt out lights or damaged locks
- Violent argument or assaultive behaviour
How To Protect Yourself And Be A Good Witness
- DO NOT attempt to stop any person in the process of committing a crime, they may be armed and extremely dangerous
- Remain calm, call UTSC Campus Police 416-287-7333 immediately and safely providing as many details as possible.
- Remain in a safe place and note details of the offence and detailed description of the suspect. Attempt to identify a unique feature about the individual if possible (e.g. scars, tattoos, birthmarks, etc.)
- DO NOT follow the suspect, but rather note direction of travel and report any final details of the incident to UTSC Police.
- If your suspect a Break and Enter - DO NOT ENTER - the criminal may still be inside
- Do not touch anything or clean up until police have inspected for evidence
- Note the licence number and direction of travel of any suspicious vehicles.
- Note the description of any suspicious person(s). Note: There are several Emergency phones located in the Residences and public areas. All pay phones on campus allow for a free call to the UTSC Police Emergency number (as above).
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