BY ROBERT JANES Conestoga College’s Security and Parking Services began the enforcement of two pilot projects on March 27. “This was our first full year of doing parking enforcement ourselves, in-house as opposed to city bylaw,” said Janet Mannella, manager of occupational safety, security and parking services. “We’ve had a few trials and errors with some things and we’ve had to adjust our approaches and one of the approaches that … Continued
By SHAFAQ PARWEZ Conestoga College has held a rape aggression defence course three times since September 2015. And the number of participants keeps growing every year. The course was most recently held at the college on Oct. 18, 19 and 20 in the multi-purpose room in the rec centre. It is currently offered twice a year, with Security Services hoping to add a summer session too. Its basic aim is … Continued
BY SHAFAQ PARWEZ Conestoga’s IT Support website has a new look, with some of the features updated and made more accessible. The department was quick to act on suggestions from students, working diligently over the past year to enhance the features of the website and make it as user-friendly as possible. The work was completed by website developers, all of whom are Conestoga students. According to other students on campus, … Continued
BY JOY STRUTHERS Conestoga College had a lockdown drill Sept. 19 that was successful in some ways, but it left many students feeling confused about the changes in procedure. Janet Mannella, the occupational safety manager at Safety and Security Services, said learning about options was the purpose of the drill and that she thought it went well. “It’s always great to have the drill as a learning tool,” she said. … Continued
BY JOE WEPPLER One of the most important things is the feeling of safety. We like to feel protected, comfortable and secure. At Conestoga College, that responsibility falls to the members of Security Services. “Our No. 1 goal is ensuring a safe and healthy campus for all its members,” said Kirsty Bradley-McMurtrie, the director of safety and security at Conestoga College’s Security Services. The department provides many different services to … Continued
By JESSICA HAMMER Danger can lurk around every corner, whether when walking alone at night in a dark and creepy park or along a city street. Every sliver of light casts menacing-looking shadows. In addition to advising loved ones to walk in pairs or groups at night, parents have for decades taught their children to never take candy from a stranger or get in their cars or, in general, to … Continued
BY CHRIS HUSSEY Kayla Merkus, a second-year advertising and marketing communications student, was sitting with her friend in the Sanctuary around 4:30 p.m. on what seemed like a normal Thursday afternoon. Aside from the two of them, the only other people in the space were two other young women. It was dead silent. That stillness was soon interrupted as a voice came over the speaker system. “Attention, attention, attention. This … Continued
BY CARSON DESHEVY-RENOUF Students at Conestoga College, returning or new, may feel overwhelmed or stressed as the school year begins once again. Fortunately, thanks to Security Services, their safety at the college is one thing they don’t need to stress about. According to Kirsty Bradley-McMurtrie, director of Security Services, there are many different utilities available that students can take advantage of while at Conestoga. “We are responsible for all emergency … Continued
BY HEATHER STANLEY Canadians were shocked on Oct. 4 as the parliamentary centre of our country was invaded. Around 10 a.m., Parliament Hill in Ottawa was attacked by a gunman, leaving many citizens wondering about security. The shooter was identified as Michael Zehaf-Bibeau, 32, who was armed with a 30-30 rifle. He was born and raised in Quebec and had a history of offences throughout his adult life. Most were … Continued
By GREG STAMPER “If it seems too good to be true, it is.” Those were the words spoken by Conestoga College security and parking supervisor Barb Eichholz regarding an alleged scam attempt that took place during the last week of January in one of the parking lots at the Doon campus. Although Eichholz said that her security team did not get an official complaint on this specific attempt, word got … Continued
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