Campus Safety

Event Safety Measures

Your USC provides students with the community, supports, and
resources they need to thrive at Western. Our programs have been intentionally designed to protect the emotional, physical, and psychological safety of students.
If you are in crisis, please contact 911 or any of these resources.

  • Usually located near the entrace to our large outdoor events.
  • Staffed by senior leaders and Special Constables who will act quickly and effectively to mitigate emergency situations
  • Can be reached at any time at 519-661-3300 or by calling 911 from any campus phone
  • Note: calling 911 from a cell phone will connect you with London Police, who can dispatch Special Constables as needed
  • Western Foot Patrol is a volunteer driven service that provides safe walks on the Western, Huron, and King’s college campuses
  • Can be reached Monday – Friday from 8 p.m. – 12 a.m. at 519-661-3650
  • The Blue Campus Emergency Phones provide direct two-way communications to the Western Special Constables
  • There are 29 emergency Phones located strategically throughout campus
  • The USC employs additional contract security who are positioned strategically at events and on
    campus throughout large events.
  • Event access is exclusive during mose events to registered students and guests.
  • Road closures during high-traffic times protect pedestrian safety.

For additional health and wellness support, review options on- and off-campus.