The following message was sent to All Staff and All Students today by Melanie Gudmundson, Chief Human Resource Officer.

Community safety has been a topic of conversation and area of concern for many across our province, and we know it is top of mind for many within our campus community.   

Recent events within the city have heightened awareness and concerns, which is why we are connecting with students, staff and faculty to update you on new measures we are implementing now, and our plans to keep you informed as we continue to advance this work across the College.   

We want to reaffirm that the health and safety of our community remains our top priority, and we know that there have been questions and concerns raised on this issue.   

As part of our commitment to creating a safe and supportive environment, we have some important immediate measures we have taken over the last few weeks to enhance safety on our campuses, especially in the Exchange District.

These include:   

• Increased Security Presence: We have expanded the number of security officers on duty and patrols across all Exchange District campuses, ensuring greater visibility and support throughout the day.  

• Second Mobile Patrol Unit: A new mobile unit has been introduced, allowing our security team to respond more quickly to any needs across the campus and surrounding areas. 

• Expanded Safe Ride Services: Our SafeRide program has been expanded to include an additional vehicle – providing more options for those requiring safe transportation to and from campus.

SafeRide is utilized on average 100 times a day, and this has increased 20 per cent since the new unit was added – and we hope this continues to grow. We will also be updating SafeRide signage at the Security desk to make it more clear to students and staff that this is where they should go to access this program.  

• Enhanced Patrols with Winnipeg Police Service and Cadets: We are working closely with the Winnipeg Police Service and Winnipeg Police Cadets to increase patrols and foot presence around our campuses. These partners are checking in with Security regularly and you will likely notice increased presence of these individuals who are patrolling in and around EDC.  

• Ongoing Safety Enhancements: We are actively exploring additional options and opportunities with our partners to keep our campuses secure, with ongoing input from the College community. We are working on additional measures to enhance safety on campus and more details will be shared soon. 

• Awareness campaigns: We are actively working with areas across the College to address concerns and identify opportunities for further education and engagement with students and staff on the supports and services available, and how to access them.  

It is important that our community is informed, and that they know what services and supports are available to them. We are working with academic and support areas to ensure the information is easily accessible for students who require support or whose first language is not English.  

Moving forward, we will be sharing regular monthly updates and reminders from the Safety, Health and Security Services team to help the community stay informed on the ongoing security enhancements. Updates will be shared in Staff and Student News and will also include information and added resources to help us take a proactive approach to safety in our day-to-day lives.   

Our focus is on prioritizing increased safety for students and staff first, while maintaining our role as a good neighbour and community partner.  

The safety and security of our campuses is something we continually assess and adjust based on the needs of our community. Please remember our Security team is here to assist you and ensure that all students and staff feel safe and supported on and around Campus:  

Notre Dame Campus  
Location: Room C115  
Phone: 204-632-2323   *call for support or to arrange SafeRide  

The Roblin Centre  
Location: Room P106  
Phone: 204-949-8305   *call for support or to arrange SafeRide  

Paterson GlobalFoods Institute  
Location: Room 100  
Phone: 204-631-3381   *call for support or to arrange SafeRide

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Location: Main Floor Security Desk
Phone: 204 949 8544 *call for support or to arrange SafeRide    

While we continue to adjust and enhance to our safety strategy, we also want to encourage the community to continue to remain vigilant, support one another, and reach out if you have any concerns. Together, we can create a safe and supportive environment for all members of our community.  

Thank you for your ongoing support and feedback, which remain essential as we move forward. Please feel free to reach out to safety@rrc.ca with any questions, concerns, or additional suggestions you may have.