We always see them driving about campus, with their cars that say “Special Constable.” But what the heck is a Constable and what makes them Special? Join Aviral & Layla as they delve into the history, changes, and intentions of Campus Safety at UofT. This is part 1 of a 2 part series and we encourage you to tune into part 2 in which Aynur interviews a student who had a recent and memorable experience with Campus Safety. 

Note: This episode was originally recorded November 2021 and may contain information that is not up to date. We encourage you to reach out to us if you know of any recent developments. Stay safe and always do your own research! 

Sources referenced:

https://thevarsity.ca/2021/08/11/u-of-t-campus-police-rebrands-as-campus-safety-special-constable-service/

https://thestrand.ca/the-name-game

https://www.huffpost.com/archive/ca/entry/ontario-universities-defund-campus-police_ca_5fa027a7c5b6b6b60e9242c3

https://www.nationalobserver.com/2021/03/17/investigations/anatomy-campus-mental-health-crisis

https://www.campussafety.utoronto.ca/about

https://www.facebook.com/SIVxUofT/

https://thevarsity.ca/2019/02/03/silence-is-violence-releases-years-long-report-on-sexual-violence-at-u-of-t/

https://www.studentassociation.ca/safewalk/