Violent Crimes

Violent Crime Resulting in Death or Critical Injury

Primary Response

Dial “80” for Security and Emergency Services.

Community Guidelines

• The Director of the Department of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) and Security is to be informed immediately at ext. 7096
  
• The Director of the Department of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) and Security will immediately notify the Director of Public Affairs and University Advancement
  
• Direct all press inquiries to the Director of Public Affairs at ext. 6638

If you need help – Post-Trauma Emergency Assistance Plan

If you witness a violent crime resulting in critical injury or death, you may suffer post-incident trauma. The Vice President, Administration and Finance is responsible for providing psychologists/counselors trained to deal with people in need of this service. Contact the Director of the Department of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) and Security at ext. 7096.

Ryerson also provides a critical incident stress debriefing service. For information about this service contact the Director of the Department of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) and Security at ext. 7096.

Armed Robbery/Armed Threats/Hostage Takings/Incidents Involving Weapons

If you are confronted by an armed individual, the University recommends that you co-operate fully with any demands. You should give up deposit bags or personal items, and should follow any requests that do not endanger your life or the lives of others.

Primary Response

Dial “80” for Security and Emergency Services. Do not hang up the phone until Security tells you do so (unless it is no longer safe to stay on the line.)

Response Guidelines

These are general guidelines; there may be some situations that make them ineffective or even dangerous. Follow these guidelines only if it’s safe to do so.

• If you see or hear an altercation or hear the sound of gunshots, stay away from windows and seek safety in a locked area if possible. If possible, contact security by dialing “80” internally or by dialing 416 979-5040 on a cell phone
  
• Do not try to stop, hold, or trap an armed individual
  
• If you see an armed confrontation taking place but are not directly involved, try to get away and contact Security
  
• Try to memorize what the individual looks like
  
• Follow all the instructions of Security/Toronto Police Services

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