Nipissing University has implemented numerous initiatives in an effort to help ensure the safety and security of students, faculty, staff and visitors. The following list itemizes some of these initiatives:
The security for the University is performed by the Education Centre security personnel and is the responsibility of the Director of Campus Safety.
Security provides the following services:
- On-Duty Officers 24/7
Cell: 705-498-7244 or 705-471-2488 - Assistance with reporting and documenting any incident/accidents on-site
- Emergency phones and emergency buttons
- Surveillance camera
- First-Aid & AED trained personnel
- Parking lot safety
- Campus Safety Walk Program: 705-494-9192
Security Services Office Telephone Number:
705-474-7600 Ext. 5555
Nipissing University and Canadore College, in cooperation with the Women’s Safety Committee, offer a Campus Safety Walk Service.
This service runs on Monday through to Friday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. from the first week in September to mid April.
You can reach the Campus Safety Walk Service by calling 705-494-9192.
State your name and location, and a Safety Walk personnel will be dispatched to meet you.
If you wish to utilize this service outside of the regular hours, please call
Security Services at 705-474-7600 ext. 5505 or alternatively at 705-498-7244 (cell number).
While On Campus:
- If you feel you are in danger
- If you see a crime in progress
- If you see someone in peril, then
Blow your whistle as a signal for others to assist. Blowing your whistle may be effective in scaring a predator away.
Whistle defence programs work on the premise that campus safety depends on individuals caring about the welfare of their neighbours.
It is our sincere hope that you will respect the intent of the Campus Whistle Program. People who blow the whistle as a prank will be dealt with severely by Nipissing University and Canadore College.
Free whistles are available in Human Resources (B215) and at Security Services.
Surveillance Cameras
Throughout the Education Centre there are many security cameras.
All the cameras are operating 24 hours/day (24/7).
Cameras are also located at all Residences, the Student Centre, parking lots, and in the Robert Surtees Athletic Centre.
Help alarm buttons
Gymnasium changerooms
(all buttons are hooked up to the Gym office as well as Security.)
- There are three (3) buttons in the Women’s Changeroom:
- one (1) in the showers,
- one (1) in the washroom, and
- one (1) in the locker area.
- There is one (1) button in the Men ’s Changeroom.
Robert Surtees Athletic Centre
(all buttons are hooked up to Athletic Centre monitoring system - front desk, as well as Security.)
- There is one (1) button in the Men’s Changeroom
- There is one (1) button in the Women's Changeroom
- There is one (1) button in the Officials/Special Needs’ Changeroom
- There is one (1) button in the Women's Team Changeroom.
- There is one (1) button in the Men's Team Changeroom.
Parking Lot Safety Precautions For After Hours Parking
If you know you will be working later than 5:00 PM, it is advisable to follow these precautions:
- Park your car in a well-lit area of the parking lot, preferably under a street lamp.
- Move your car to a closer numbered parking lot after 5PM. Parking tickets will not be issued after 5PM as long as you have a valid parking permit and are parked in any numbered lot (excluding residence circle and the covered and uncovered courtyard parking lot).
- Use the buddy system when travelling to your car.
- Use the Campus Safety Walk Program or call Security so you don’t walk alone.
A map of the Education Centre parking lots is available here.
To view the parking locations on the interactive campus map, click here
Nipissing Safe is the official safety app of Nipissing University. It integrates with safety and security systems to provide students, faculty, staff and visitors with added safety on campus.
The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources.
The app features include:
- Campus maps
- Emergency contacts
- Emergency plans and policies
- Friend walk
- Mobile BlueLight (emergency phone)
- Safety toolbox (safety resources)
- Support resources (staff and students)
- Report a tip
- Virtual walkhome
Using the App
To ensure your app is up to date and all new features are usable, please complete the following steps:
- Launch App
- Click "About/preferences"
- Click "Data Update"
- Click "Check for updates"
Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the Nipissing University area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern
Panic Button / Mobile Blue Light: Send your location to Nipissing University security in real-time in case of a crisis
Friend Walk: Send your location to a friend through email or SMS on your device. Once the friend accepts the Friend Walk request, the user picks their destination and their friend tracks their location in real time; they can keep an eye on them to make sure they make it safely to their destination.
Tip Reporting: Multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to Nipissing University security.
Virtual Walk Home: Allow Campus Security to monitor a user’s walk. If a user feels unsafe when walking on campus, they can request a Virtual WalkHome and a dispatcher on the other end will monitor their journey until they reach their destination.
Safety Toolbox: Enhance your safety with the set of tools provided in one convenient app.
Notification History: Find previous Push Notifications for this app with the date and time.
Share Map with your Location: Send your location to a friend by sending them a map of your position.
Campus Maps: Navigate around the Nipissing University area.
Emergency Plans: Campus emergency documentation that can prepare you for disasters or emergencies. This can be accessed even when users aren’t connected to Wi-Fi or cellular data.
Support Resources: Access support resources in one convenient app to enjoy a successful experience at Nipissing University.
Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from Nipissing University safety when on-campus emergencies occur.
Since acquiring the Monastery, Nipissing University has implemented numerous initiatives in an effort to help ensure the safety and security of students, faculty, staff and visitors. The following list itemizes some of these initiatives:
- Security cameras cover the side exit doors and stairwells. Additionally, a security camera covers the main entrance area. These cameras are monitored by Security Services.
- Emergency telephones are located at the Monastery driveway entrance, building front entrance and in the parking lot.
- Additional lighting and safety mirrors have been installed.
- The building is automatically pre-programmed to open at 7:30 a.m. and lock-up at 9:00 p.m. Monday to Friday during the academic year.
- Security Services conducts physical inspections of the building.
- Telephones can be pre-programmed to call emergency telephone numbers.
(e.g. Security Services, 911, Campus Safety Walk Program*, etc.) - Security Services has information cards which include emergency telephone numbers. These cards can then be placed in a visible location.
- The Campus Walk Safety Program* is available during the academic year. Alternatively, Security Services can be contacted after hours or during the summer months by calling 705-474-7600 ext. 5555 or 705-498-7244.
- Safety Whistles can be obtained from the Human Resources or Security Services office.
- The Human Resources office has a limited number of personal help alarms, which can be borrowed under certain circumstances.
- A courtesy telephone is stationed at the Monastery main entrance. It is pre-programmed with several telephone numbers including Security Services and the Campus Safety Walk Program*. Additionally, the telephone numbers of several taxi companies, which can be contacted using this telephone, are also posted.
Emergency Telephones
Along the Monastery Trail there are four (4) Emergency Phones and two (2) weather proof boxes containing maps and emergency information. On the Monastery Hall property there are four (4) Emergency Phones located at the front driveway, front door and two (2) in the Parking Lot Area.