Campus Security

Generally, the Bishop's/Champlain campus and the Lennoxville area is a safe, friendly place in which to live, work and study. However, as everywhere in our society, safety and crime prevention are ever-present concerns.

Following the suggestions in this pamphlet will help to reduce crime on our campus and contribute to an enjoyable environment in which to pursue your studies.

Campus Security:

  1. The responsibility of Campus Security is to ensure the safety and security of everyone.
  2. Campus Security personnel include the following: The Director of Security, the Assistant Director of Security and the Security Officers. Working in conjunction with Security are Student Patrollers, Marshalling personnel, Residence Assistants and Parking Attendants.
  3. Campus Security maintains a good working relationship with the Service de Police de la Région de Sherbrooke, who are responsible for investigating crimes and criminal activities on campus.
  4. All buildings, including residences, are checked on a daily basis by Security Officers on foot patrols. The campus exterior is also patrolled on foot and with a Security Vehicle. Any suspicious persons and/or vehicles are checked.

Campus Security is located in the Dewhurst Annex.

Telephone # 2711 for on campus users and 822-9711 when telephoning from off campus or a pay or private telephone.

Security officers are on duty 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. To contact Security anytime day or night, there is an emergency telephone located at:

  • the entrance to the Security Office;
  • in the buildings and grounds entrance in Mackinnon;
  • in the front entrance of Johnson;
  • in the parking lot of the Sports Centre;
  • at the Paint Shop (behind the Library);
  • at all the "Pay and Park" machines.