Policy Update: May 2023

The Senior Management Committee met on June 1, 2023 and reviewed and approved the following policy:

Safety Information Alerts Policy

The Safety Information Alerts policy applies to all university departments and units and is meant inform the Carleton University community concerning safety-related incidents and unresolved incidents on campus.

Updates include changes and additions to:

Scope

• Clarification on whom the policy applies to, the need to act, and protocol for community notification about potential dangers.

Responsibility  

• When to use safety alerts will be assessed based on factors, that include but are not limited to, the nature of the safety concern/situation, the privacy and safety of those involved, the availability of other investigative options, the integrity of a relevant investigation and applicable law

Procedures

• The support of Campus Safety Services to assist in publicizing incidents such as damaged or failed infrastructure, or severe weather advisories.