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Security Services News Archive

An aerial look of Fort Garry campus buildings and people walking on walkways.

Behind the safety alerts

November 6, 2025 — 
From loudspeakers across campus to instant alerts on your phone, UM’s mass notification system is designed to get critical information out fast.

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Download the UM Safe App

October 6, 2025 — 
The University of Manitoba offers the UM Safe App to help students, staff and faculty get safety resources on campus. Available for iPhone and Android, the app provides real-time safety alerts and quick access to Security Services.

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Fort Garry campus, looking along the pedway with Engineering and Admin buildings in sight.

Being prepared in an emergency

October 1, 2025 — 
Knowing what to do in an emergency can make all the difference.

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Fort Garry Campus-Pedway and Engineering and Admin

Register for a campus safety education session

August 25, 2025 — 
The safety and well-being of students, faculty and staff is a top priority at UM, and we are committed to continuously enhancing campus security and our emergency response effort.

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Stay informed: Updated emergency alerts and UMSafe App enhancements

May 14, 2025 — 
We’re excited to announce recent updates to the UMSafe App and our emergency notification system—making it easier than ever to receive real-time alerts during emergencies.

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Enhance your safety on campus with the UM Safe App

March 21, 2025 — 
UM Safe app provides safety alerts, access to important resources and instant access to in-person security services at the University of Manitoba.

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An aerial look of Fort Garry campus buildings and people walking on walkways.

Safety and security at UM

November 29, 2024 — 
UM Security Services offers comprehensive programs and initiatives to support safety on all UM campuses.

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University of Manitoba sign, facing Pembina Highway on Fort Garry campus.

Follow-Up on Campus Safety Incident

November 21, 2024 — 
A message from Dr. Michael Benarroch, President and Vice-Chancellor, and Dr. Diane Hiebert-Murphy, Provost and Vice-President (Academic)

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Institutional Safety Officers gathered around a Campus safety vehicle outside of a building at the Fort Garry campus

Come out and meet your UM Safety Team

March 24, 2024 — 
You're invited to come meet your UM Campus Safety Team at an open house on Mar. 25 from 12:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Refreshments will be served.

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Students

Staying safe on UM campuses

November 10, 2022 — 
s exams are nearing, more and more people are studying on campus. The recent change to daylight saving time brings darkness at an earlier hour. UM is committed to your safety, and has many safety protocols in place to help keep you safe.

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