SECURITY BULLETIN – 9 JANUARY 2016

SECURITY BULLETIN –  9 JANUARY 2016

ARREST MADE IN SEXUAL ASSAULTS

On Friday, January 8, York Security Services (YSS) received reports from two York students that they had been sexually assaulted by a male student earlier in the fall of 2015. York Security Services immediately contacted Toronto Police Service (TPS).  The suspect was arrested early Friday evening.

Should you have any information about this or any incident you are asked to contact Toronto Police Service directly at 416.808.2222

York Security responds to all community calls at 416-736-5333. Please refer to the York Security Website for more information or further updates: http://security.info.yorku.ca/

For safety related information, please see: http ://safety.yorku.ca/

Security Bulletin Protocol Overview

Security Bulletins are issued with regard to incidents that occur on York University property when:

  • a serious incident has occurred and there is a risk of recurrence; and/or
  • there is a pattern of recurring, but less serious incidents (such as thefts or robberies); and/or
  • a Security or Police investigation will be assisted by bringing forward witnesses and information.

When an incident represents an immediate threat to the physical safety of persons at the University, there would be an immediate communication to all or to the effected parts of the University following the protocols outlined in York’s Emergency Plan and related procedures, employing the push notification on the Mobile Safety App, the LCD screens, and the emergency PA system .