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Threats

A threat may be directed at an individual, an identified group or the University as a whole. The threat may infer physical violence or destruction of property.

Threat made in Person

  • Make every attempt to appear calm in you motions and in your voice.
  • Attempt to alert others of your predicament
  • If you are actually speaking with the individual advise them that your main goal is to HELP them, not hinder them
  • Attempt to distance yourself from the individual, if possible.
  • Contact Security Services [204 786] 6666 (You may need to dial 8 or 9 first) as soon as possible.
  • Attempt to describe the person in as much detail as you can.
  • If the person has left the area, IMMEDIATELY LOCK YOUR DOOR, if possible

Threat made via Telephone

  • Document exactly what was said.
  • You can use the “Telephone Threat Procedures” form
  • If you believe the caller is on campus, IMMEDIATELY LOCK YOUR DOOR
  • Contact University Security Services [204 786] 6666 (You may need to dial 8 or 9 first)

Threat made by Electronic Means

  • Do not destroy any records of the communication.
  • If you believe the sender is on campus, IMMEDIATELY LOCK YOUR DOOR
  • Contact University Security Services [204 786] 6666 (You may need to dial 8 or 9 first)

Threat made by other Means

  • If you discover a threat made by other means (i.e. note on a bathroom wall) immediately contact University Security Services [204 786] 6666 (You may need to dial 8 or 9 first)
  • If you have any information regarding a threat please also contact Security at tips@uwinnipeg.ca

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