🔹 What does Acadia do to keep students safe 🔹 Is there campus security at night 🔹 How does Acadia respond to emergencies 🔹 Are there safety patrols and surveillance

Discover the safety infrastructure at Acadia University, including 24/7 patrols, surveillance systems, and emergency response protocols managed by the Safety & Security department.

Acadia University is deeply committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment. Here’s how they do it:

• 🚓 24/7 Security Patrols

  • Trained staff monitor campus buildings, parking lots, and outdoor spaces day and night

  • Patrols help deter theft, vandalism, and unauthorized access

• 🎥 Surveillance Systems

  • Security cameras are installed across campus to monitor activity and assist with investigations

  • Fire alarms, panic buttons, and intrusion systems are actively monitored

• 📞 Emergency Response Protocols

  • Campus phones (with a 585 exchange) are linked to a 911 monitoring system that sends location data directly to Safety & Security

  • Staff are trained to respond quickly to medical, fire, and safety emergencies

• 🚶‍♀️ Safe Walk & Shuttle Services

  • Students can request an escort across campus during late hours

  • Shuttle services are available for accessibility needs or medical appointments

• 🧭 Event Security & Access Control

  • Security is present at campus events and manages building access during off-hours

Tip: If you ever feel unsafe or need assistance, call 902-585-1103 or dial 88 from any campus phone. The Safety & Security office is staffed 24/7 and located in the Student Union Building.

📘 Helpful Definitions:

• Safe Walk: A service where security staff escort students across campus at night

• 911 Monitoring System: A campus-specific alert system that pinpoints the location of emergency calls

• Access Control: Systems and staff that manage who can enter buildings and when

📎 Suggested Links

• Safety and Security Services Overview

• Events Acadia Security Info

• Department of Safety and Security Homepage

📝 Special Notes:

• Safety staff also manage parking, ID cards, and occupational health and safety

• Students can report suspicious activity anonymously

• For non-emergency inquiries, email security@acadiau.ca or visit Room 519 in the ASU Building