Articles tagged with: campus security

  • Lockdown training Wednesday at downtown campus

    (From The Brock News, Tuesday, January 22, 2019)

    Campus Security and the Niagara Regional Police are partnering to perform a shelter-in-place lockdown training drill at the Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts Wednesday morning.

    This is the first lockdown exercise ever held at the downtown arts school and is the culmination of months of education and training around what students at the Walker School should do in a shelter-in-place situation.

    The exercise, which has previously been done at Brock’s Hamilton campus, will get underway at 11 a.m. Wednesday and is expected to last about 30 minutes. Those at the downtown campus should expect to hear audible messages and see instructions on digital signs leading up to and during the exercise.

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  • What’s open and closed during the holidays

    Individuals with card access must enter the University through the doors at Scotiabank Hall near the Tim Hortons in Thistle Complex.


    (From The Brock News, Monday, December 17, 2018 | By: Douglas Hunt)

    University buildings throughout Brock’s main campus, east campus and satellite locations will be locked and closed during the holidays beginning Monday, Dec. 24. Buildings will re-open for regular business hours on Wednesday, Jan. 2.

    Call Campus Security when entering and leaving a building

    Individuals who have card access to a building’s (exterior doors) may enter if they are authorized to do so during the holiday closure. For safety reasons, those entering buildings are asked to contact Campus Security Services at x3200 when entering and exiting the building. Those entering buildings must have their Brock identification with them and be able to produce it if asked.

    In case of fire or other serious emergency, call 911. If there’s a fire, activate the fire alarm by pulling the nearest manual pull station and leave the building. Call Campus Security Services at x3200 to pinpoint the location and facilitate response.

    Building or grounds-related emergency

    If a building or grounds-related emergency, such as broken glass, loss of power or flooding occurs from Monday, Dec. 24 to Tuesday, Jan. 1, employees are asked to call Campus Security Services at x3200.

    Entering a building without card access

    Employees who do not have card access must enter the University through the doors at Scotiabank Hall near the Thistle Tim Hortons (see attached map). Campus Security Services will be stationed inside the Scotiabank Hall doors from 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. Anyone entering the building will be asked for identification, the reason for their visit and length of their stay.  Employees are asked to call Campus Security Services at x3200 when they leave. If the doors are locked, press emergency phone #67 or call 905-688-5550 x3200 to ask an officer to open the doors.

    Heating setbacks and ventilation reductions will be in effect during the holiday closure.

    Entering a building with card access

    Auto alarm systems are still in effect during the closure, and a code will be required to access select buildings. If employees have not been given an access code, their building/area may be armed.

    Buildings with card access include:

    • 573 Glenridge Ave.
    • Brock Research and Innovation Centre (BRIC)
    • Cairns Family Health and Bioscience Research Complex
    • Central Utilities Building
    • Goodman School of Business
    • Inniskillin Hall (proxy entrance)
    • International Centre
    • Mackenzie Chown Block ‘B’, ‘D’, ‘F’, ‘H’ and ‘J’ entrances
    • Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts
    • Plaza Building
    • Theal House
    • Welch Hall

    Facilities Management contractors

    If contract work is expected during the holiday closure, email Campus Security Services before Wednesday, Dec. 19 with specified times and dates. Brock University identification or contractor identification must be produced.

    Parking

    Free parking will be available in Zone 1 at the main campus from Monday, Dec. 24 to Tuesday, Jan. 1. Parking regulations still apply:

    • No parking in a fire route or in bus stops.
    • Accessible permits must be displayed while parking in accessible spaces.
    • Obstructing roads, laneways or loading/unloading areas is prohibited.
    • Parking on landscaped areas or walkways is prohibited.

    Regular parking operations will resume on Wednesday, Jan. 2. Should there be a snow event, Visitor Lot D will be cleared first and available for parking.

    Food service

    No food service will be available on campus between 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21 and Tuesday, Jan. 1 (other than vending machines). Several private food outlets will be open on the east side of Glenridge Ave. immediately opposite the main campus.

    Guernsey Market, Hungry Badger and the Tim Hortons in Schmon Tower will re-open on Wednesday, Jan. 2:

    • Guernsey Market: Wednesday, Jan. 2 to Friday, Jan. 4 — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
    • Hungry Badger: Wednesday, Jan. 2 to Friday, Jan. 4 — 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
    • Tim Hortons, Schmon Tower: Wednesday, Jan. 2 to Friday, Jan. 4 — 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

    Regular hours of operation return Sunday, Jan. 6, with Guernsey Market open from noon to 9:30 p.m.

    The Brock Research and Innovation Centre

    Saturday, Dec. 22 — 9 a.m. to noon

    Sunday, Dec. 23 to Wednesday, Dec. 26 — CLOSED

    Thursday, Dec. 27 to Friday, Dec. 28 — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

    Saturday, Dec. 29 — 9 a.m. to noon

    Sunday, Dec. 30 — CLOSED

    Monday, Dec. 31 — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

    Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019 — CLOSED

    Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019 — Open for regular hours — 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

    The Cairns Family Health and Bioscience Research Complex

    Access is available to those who have the authority and legitimate reason to enter during the holidays. Auto alarm systems are still in effect during this time, and a code will be required for access. For safety and security reasons, employees must contact Campus Security Services at x3200 to inform them that they are in the building. Personal safety is paramount — Lab activities cannot be conducted alone. Employees must make sure someone knows where they are.

    The Cairns complex will require card access at all times. Temporary access cards will not be issued for the holidays.

    James A. Gibson Library / Matheson Learning Commons

    Monday, Dec. 17 to Wednesday, Dec. 19 — 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 a.m.

    Thursday, Dec. 20 — 7:30 a.m. to  9 p.m.

    Friday, Dec. 21 — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

    Saturday, Dec. 22 to Tuesday, Jan. 1 — CLOSED

    Wednesday, Jan. 2 to Friday, Jan. 4 — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

    Saturday, Jan. 5 to Sunday, Jan. 6 — CLOSED

    Regular hours resume Monday, Jan. 7 — 7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.

    Map, Data and GIS Library

    Friday, Dec. 21 — 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

    Saturday, Dec. 22 to Tuesday, Jan. 1 — CLOSED

    Wednesday, Jan. 2 to Friday, Jan. 4 — 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

    Regular hours will resume Monday, Jan. 7.

    Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts

    Access to the Marilyn I. Walker School (MIWSFPA) is available to those who are authorized to enter the building during the holidays. All doors to the MIWSFPA will be locked with access to the building via card. Employees are asked to sign in and out with Campus Security Services at the office located in the main lobby. If employees require access to a particular room/area in the building and do not have access, they are asked to call Campus Security Services at x6300 or x3200 for access. For safety and security reasons, employees may be asked to show their Brock ID. If employees require access to the building over the holidays, but do not yet have proxy access to the exterior doors, please contact Campus Security Services at x6300 or x3200.

    Residences

    All Residences (except Brock Suites) will be closed for the Winter Break from Friday, Dec. 21 at noon until Sunday, Jan. 6 at noon.

    For further information and details regarding this closure please refer to the End of Term Notice on the Department of Residences website.

    Walker Sports Complex

    Saturday, Dec. 22 and Sunday, Dec. 23 — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

    Monday, Dec. 24 to Wednesday, Dec. 26 — CLOSED

    Thursday, Dec. 27 to Monday, Dec. 31 — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

    Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019 — CLOSED

    Wednesday, Jan. 2 — Opening at 6:30 a.m.

    From Thursday, Dec. 27 to Monday, Dec. 31. visitors are asked to enter the Walker Sports Complex through the west doors by the tennis courts. Please check pool hours at on the Brock website.

    Custodial Services

    Custodial Services will be provided at the Walker Sports Complex during hours of operation throughout the holiday season.

    Rodman Hall

    Monday, Dec. 24 to Wednesday, Dec. 26 — CLOSED

    Thursday, Dec. 27 to Sunday, Dec. 30 – noon to 5 p.m.

    Monday, Dec. 31 to Tuesday, Jan. 1 – CLOSED

    Brock Safety app 

    Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to download the Brock Safety app from their respective app store. Brock Safety gives all persons at Brock access to campus and local resources 24-7. In addition, the Brock Safety app allows users to:

    • Report emergencies quickly and easily, and receive push notifications for their safety on campus.
    • Access local transit schedules and engage with the University on social media.
    • Contact Campus Security Services via phone or email, as well as report a location, report a problem, and if needed, schedule a Campus Security Services escort, 24-7.

    If employees have further questions regarding this notice after Saturday, Dec. 22, contact Campus Security Services at x3200.

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  • Active attacker info sessions to be held at MIWSFPA Nov. 8 & Nov. 14

    (From The Brock News, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018)

    Would you know what to do if there was an active threat or shooter on campus?

    It’s a scenario most people could never imagine happening at Brock University, but one that Campus Security wants to ensure the community is prepared for.

    Campus Security at the Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts (MIWSFPA) will be holding two information sessions for staff, instructors, faculty and students of the School this month to discuss emergency preparedness in an active attacker situation.

    Rick Fraser, Brock’s Manager, Emergency Management and Life Safety, will be presenting material on the active attacker protocol that has been adopted at the University during these sessions.

    The information and training sessions will take place in MWS 156 on:

    • Thursday, Nov. 8 from 8 to 9 a.m.
    • Friday, Nov. 16 from 11 a.m. to noon

    No registration is required, but the sessions are currently limited to those who study or work at the Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts, due to space limitations.

    For more information on the MIWSFPA sessions, contact Rick Tollar, Supervisor, Campus Security Services, at 905-688-5550 x 6399.

    Information on the active attacker protocol adopted at Brock University is available on the Campus Security website.

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