Mission
Comprised of a diverse group of dedicated professionals VIU Security is committed to providing a safe, secure and welcoming environment to enhance the safety and well-being of students, staff, faculty and visitors in support of the Academic Plan of Vancouver Island University.
Location
- Nanaimo campus Security office is located in building 315, room 110 and is open Monday to Friday from 9am until 3pm. Available by phone 24/7
- Cowichan campus Security office is located in room 195
Contact information
- non-emergency (24/7): 250.740.6512
- after-hours (weekends/evenings): 250.753.3812
- emergency: 250.740.6600
- email: Security@viu.ca
First aid
Campus security is the primary first aid provider at the Nanaimo and Cowichan campuses. Security personnel are trained in both standard first aid and mental health first aid.
Safe Walk program
You can call campus security to request an escort from any location on campus to any other point on campus including student housing.
Access requests
If you are unable to access a building or room which you have authorization to use, contact Security and a member of our team will come to assist.
For all access requests you will be required to present your VIU identification with a clearly discernable photo, name and student or employee number. An inability to produce such identification will result in your access request being denied.
Lost and found
At the Nanaimo campus lost and found services are maintained by campus security. If you are looking for or are wishing to drop off an item of lost and found, please attend the campus security office.
Security does not accept food or beverage containers into lost and found.
Unless claimed items of lost and found will be held for 30 days.
Helpful tips
- Never leave personal items unattended.
- Always call and advise security if you are working alone in an area.
- For your safety stay home during campus closures caused by severe weather. You can check the VIU website or on the VIU Safety app for campus conditions and closures.
VIU weapons prohibition
Thisprohibition supports the commitment of Vancouver Island University to promote safety and security in all of its activities and campus environments, while also recognizing and supporting appropriate and necessary uses of weapons for university sanctioned activity. Accordingly, no person, while on property controlled, owned, leased, licensed or operated by Vancouver Island University, shall store or carry a weapon unless formal written approval is granted by the Director, Campus Security or designate.
A weapon is any object that is used, designed, intended, or perceived to be used to cause injury or death, or to threaten or intimidate a person, including any device made to resemble a weapon. This definition includes any object that appears to be a weapon or is used or threatened to be used as a weapon, regardless of its actual design or function.
Any instrument or device that a reasonable person would believe to be a weapon will be treated as an actual weapon under this guideline.
Core values
Courtesy
We endeavour to provide services in a polite, friendly and respectful manner, sincerely caring for the welfare of our communities.
Equity
We are committed to treating others fairly and impartially in our living, learning and work environments.
Collaboration
We cooperate with our community partners to foster continuous learning and growth.
Accountability
We will take full responsibility for our actions and be accountable for the services that we provide to ensure the safety and security of faculty, staff and students.
Diversity
We pledge to respect the differing viewpoints and options of the community we serve.
Security Services is operated within the Office of the President.