At King’s we are committed to providing a safe and welcoming learning environment on campus. Here are some resources related to campus safety.
In the event of an emergency:
Dial 911 immediately to speak with emergency personnel (ambulance, police, etc).
You should also call to alert the front desk at (902) 422-1271. If you cannot contact emergency services or the front desk yourself, send a friend or bystander.
Remember that if you are using a campus landline, you must dial 9 first, and then 911.
The university has taken a number of measures to ensure the safety of the campus community at King’s:
Occasionally, King’s will need to close due to inclement weather or for other reasons. If this occurs, we will broadcast this information as widely as possible:
Dalhousie University offers an integrated app to King’s students that broadcasts important messages regarding campus hazards ( e.g. spill, fire, accident, etc. ), significant campus closures ( e.g. severe weather, utility outage, etc. ), or other unpredictable events that might affect large groups. It also provides security resources for the Dal/King’s community.
Download the DalSAFE app to subscribe to text alerts.
In December 2018, King’s Board of Governors approved the university’s stand-alone policy on sexualized violence. A Sexualized Violence Prevention and Response Officer has been hired that will assist in the implementation of this policy. Find out about the policy and resources available to King’s students.
The University of King’s College’s Occupational Health and Safety Policy, as well as the Health and Safety Program, are annually reviewed by the Occupational Health & Safety Committee, which provides recommendations for changes, when appropriate. Among other tasks, the committee also responds to health and safety concerns raised by members of the college, and recommends to the Property, Grounds and Safety Committee alterations to physical facilities or work practices, as it deems necessary or advisable.