Personal Safety Manager
You're not the only one on campus looking out for your personal safety and security. Since 1995, Campus Security has employed a Personal Safety Manager to address your security concerns and develop personal safety programs.
UVic's Acting Personal Safety Manager is Jennifer Cawsey.
An important aspect of the role of the Personal Safety Manager is to act as liaison between Campus Security Services and the University community. This opens up opportunities for a better understanding and working relationship with all campus community members.
The Personal Safety Manager can be reached at jennifercawsey@uvic.ca or 250-472-5144.
The Personal Safety Manager is responsible for addressing security concerns from the campus community as well as developing, implementing and promoting campuswide personal safety programs. The Personal Safety Manager is also a resource for students, faculty and staff regarding the resolution of individual complaints and general personal safety issues.
Crime prevention is a priority for the department. Campus Security provide numerous programs designed to enhance personal safety and teach proactive crime prevention strategies, which contribute to a safe community.
Crime Prevention Education Programs:
Personal Safety Presentations: The Personal Safety Manager provides numerous crime prevention workshops to campus departments about theft prevention, workplace safety, personal safety, residence safety, diffusing hostility, active threat and other safety-related topics.
New Student Orientation: Campus Security is involved annually in the September and January Orientation program. The Personal Safety Manager facilitates workshops to numerous student, faculty and staff groups, including specific training for international students.