Help shape the future of Community Safety at UBC
Community Safety is launching a survey as part of Safety Awareness Week, giving the UBC community an opportunity to share their experiences, perspectives, and priorities for community safety. The survey is open until November 15, 2026.
Sam Stephens receives 2026 Security Director of the Year Award
Congratulations to Sam Stephens (Director, Community Safety) on receiving the 2026 Security Director of the Year award from Canadian Security!
Safety Awareness Week is September 21–25, 2026
UBC Community Safety invites students, faculty, and staff to take part in Safety Awareness Week, September 21–25, 2026.
Community Safety office exterior upgrades
The Community Safety entryway refresh is now complete, featuring new branded window decals, signage, and a painted railing. These enhancements improve visibility, help visitors more easily find our services, and support our department roadmap commitment to increasing awareness of Community Safety. Take a look next time you walk by the office!
2025 Community Safety Report to our community is now available
The UBC Community Safety 2025 Annual Report to Our Community provides an update on Community Safety accomplishments, priorities, and data from the 2025 calendar year. Recently endorsed by UBC Executive, submitted to the UBC Board of Governors and published for the community, the report highlights the many achievements and important work completed across our four […]
Ready for anything: UBC’s approach to community safety and emergency planning for the summer soccer games
In this Q&A, UBC’s community safety and emergency management directors share how they’re working with partners across and beyond campus to ensure the university is ready when international teams arrive.
2026 UBC Security Forum: Prepared. Connected. Empowered.
Thank you for joining us! On May 13, the second annual UBC Security Forum brought together security professionals from across the industry for a full day of learning, connection, and honest conversation at UBC Robson Square. A big thank you to all the speakers and the UBC Safety & Risk Services team members involved in […]
From Campus Security to Community Safety: A transformation shaped by community voices and dressed by UBC experts
At UBC Vancouver, safety is being reimagined—shaped not only by policy, but by design. UBC’s new Community Safety model blends community engagement, research collaboration and design innovation.
Campus Security renews identity as UBC Community Safety
Campus Security has been renamed UBC Community Safety on the UBC Vancouver campus, marking an important step forward in shifting from a traditional response-based model to one centered on community safety, proactivity, and meaningful engagement.
2026 UBC Security Forum: Prepared. Connected. Empowered.
UBC is proud to host the Security Forum for its second consecutive year. Building on insights from last year’s event, the 2026 Security Forum continues to offer relevant training and resources for today’s security industry. This is an opportunity to strengthen your skills, connect with peers, and prepare for the future of the security profession.