Safety Message – Incident near Expositor Place

April 24, 2019

As you may be aware, Brantford Police Services are investigating an incident that took place early this morning in an alleyway behind the Expositor Place. No Laurier students were involved or hurt, but an Expositor Place building window was shattered.

This is obviously very disconcerting. The university has contacted the students who were directly impacted to offer support and to make them aware of the services available to them. Any other students who feel impacted by this are asked to contact Residence Life staff, or the Dean of Students office.

University leaders have been in regular contact with the Brantford Police Services to express concerns. Meetings are taking place today between university leaders and the Brantford Police to discuss strategies to further ensure the safety of students, faculty and staff and the surrounding community.

Students, staff and faculty are urged to exercise extra caution and to make use of the services available to them. Laurier offers a free Foot Patrol Service, and safety tips and support information can be found on the Laurier website. Members of the Laurier community are also urged to download the Laurier SAFEHawk app to receive regular safety messages. To seek emergency help or report an incident, please call Laurier’s Special Constable Service at 519.770.3778.