All tenants and staff of the residence are responsible for the safety and security of the building. If a tenant notices any suspicious or irregular behaviour inside or around the outside of the residence, they should report it to the residence life staff on duty.
Security cameras monitor traffic within the building 24 hours a day. Interference or tampering with security equipment, or tampering with or misusing security equipment, is strictly forbidden. This includes (but is not limited to):
You can help keep the residence building secure by:
Security work out of the main lobby every day from 8 p.m. – 4 a.m. Security and RLCs will check the building regularly to ensure that entrances and the buildings are secure and can respond quickly to emergency situations within the residence.
In situations where criminal activity is alleged to have taken place in residence, or when it is taking place in residence, the accommodations manager may ask the Charlottetown City Police into the residence to investigate the matter.
The residence management team, on behalf of the college, reserves the right to prosecute cases in either a criminal court of law or through the college’s student misconduct procedure, or both at the same time. The choice remains with the accommodations manager or an appointed designate. Confidential statements completed by students may be provided to the Charlottetown Police upon request.
A lock-down is a way to ensure that students and staff are as safe as possible in the event of a weapons emergency such as the presence of an armed intruder on the campus. It occurs when it may not be safe for you to leave the building or area you are presently in.
Weapons emergencies include situations where shots have been fired; an armed intruder has been spotted; an armed intruder has caused harm to someone or is threatening to cause harm to someone; an individual has a weapon; or you have reason to believe that they have a weapon.
In all of these situations, do not try to evacuate, as you may be putting yourself in danger.
HOW TO INITIATE A LOCK-DOWN
If you see someone behaving in a way that causes you to suspect that they have a weapon or may be concealing a weapon:
DESIGNATED SAFE AREAS
HOW TO SECURE AN AREA
If you cannot safely get to a designated safe area, you need to make your location as safe as possible:
Try to remain calm and quiet, and wait for the “all clear” message.
Interference with or misuse of fire protection equipment, including smoke detectors, is strictly forbidden. Tampering with fire prevention equipment of any kind is an offense under the Criminal Code of Canada and will result in a student’s immediate eviction from residence and a recommendation for suspension from the college. Charges may be laid. Tampering includes disconnection of a smoke detector, or cov- ering it with any material in an attempt to limit its function. Residents are required to sign a Fire Safety Policy prior to moving in.
Students who cause fires can expect disciplinary action. Students who cause false fire alarms (excluding tampering/ vandalism) will be fined $200, and can expect disciplinary action. When an illegal or wrong act results in an alarm, the same discipline applies. Examples of this are drug use, using firecrackers, cooking in rooms where electrical appliances are forbidden and smoking in non- smoking areas.
If you see or smell fire or smoke, don’t panic! The building is equipped with fire extinguishers and alarms which are well maintained and tested regularly.
In case of fire in your room:
If you discover a fire anywhere in the building:
At the sound of the alarm:
If you cannot leave your room:
EVACUATION
You and your visitors or guests must evacuate each time the fire alarm annunciation broadcasts a second-stage alarm. If you refuse or fail to evacuate during a second-stage fire alarm you will face disci- plinary action such as a misconduct notice. During an alarm, you are required to leave the building com- pletely and, once outside, stand away from doorways and fire lanes. You will not be allowed to re-enter the building until the all clear signal has been given by the fire department. You must cooperate with instructions provided by the staff.
In case of emergency, tenants should dial 9-1-1 first and if capable, the front desk:
Glendenning Hall: 902-367-7702
Cumberland Residence: 902-367-3770.
Any student with particular health problems, allergies, medical conditions, etc., is requested to identify them to the accommodations manager. This will help us to deal effectively with any situations that might arise.