{"id":268,"date":"2017-06-29T07:21:14","date_gmt":"2017-06-29T07:21:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.windsor.edu\/?page_id=268"},"modified":"2026-04-06T03:32:05","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T07:32:05","slug":"safety-and-security","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.windsor.edu\/biomedical-sciences\/student-services\/safety-and-security\/","title":{"rendered":"Safety And Security"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"268\" class=\"elementor elementor-268\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f51a05d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f51a05d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-40e7bcc\" data-id=\"40e7bcc\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61c757f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"61c757f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1139\" height=\"679\" src=\"https:\/\/www.windsor.edu\/biomedical-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/DSC_1672.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-435\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.windsor.edu\/biomedical-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/DSC_1672.jpg 1139w, https:\/\/www.windsor.edu\/biomedical-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/DSC_1672-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.windsor.edu\/biomedical-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/DSC_1672-768x458.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.windsor.edu\/biomedical-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/DSC_1672-1024x610.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.windsor.edu\/biomedical-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/DSC_1672-245x146.jpg 245w, https:\/\/www.windsor.edu\/biomedical-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/DSC_1672-50x30.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.windsor.edu\/biomedical-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/DSC_1672-126x75.jpg 126w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1139px) 100vw, 1139px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-015107c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"015107c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">SAFETY &amp; SECURITY DEPARTMENT<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9aedd83 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9aedd83\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #505050;\">On this page, you will find a number of required forms and critical information all in one convenient place. Windsor University School of Medicine in St. Kitts strives to make your application process as smooth as possible. For assistance with or clarification on any of the documents below, call us today.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #00254e;\"><strong>Mission Statement:<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #505050;\">The Department of Safety &amp; Security strives to improve the safety of students, faculty and staff as well as relations between the University and the larger community in which it resides.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #505050;\">To achieve this, the Director of Safety &amp; Security along with Security Staff:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #505050;\">Sponsors, coordinates and is involved with personal safety programs for the University on campus<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #505050;\">Sponsors, coordinates and is involved with personal, property and fire safety programs for the University off campus in partnership with other colleges, law enforcement, business owners and community groups<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #505050;\">Improves relations between college students off campus and their long term neighbors, and improves the quality of life in neighborhoods where college students resides<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #505050;\">Assists the University in its community outreach and engagement programs and initiatives<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #505050;\">Assists the University with community education and public relations<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #505050;\">Liaison and coordinates with the Royal St Christopher and Nevis Police Force in matters relating to incidents of crime and crime prevention strategies<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #505050;\">Liaison and coordinates with the Fire and Rescue Services in matters relating to student\u2019s safety in regards to fire response, training and preventative strategies<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #505050;\">Coordinates support for student victims of crime on and off campus<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #00254e;\"><strong>Security Training<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #505050;\">Security personnel are trained in: CPR, First Aid and AED; security operations procedures for the particular site, traffic control; report writing; human interaction; and enforcement of the Campus and Student Codes of Conduct. Security Officers do not carry firearms and some officers are also Island Constables who do have arrest powers. Security personnel are responsible for maintaining public order on and off campus. The approach to this responsibility is with professionalism and discretion and with the understanding that service to the campus community is paramount.<b><br \/><\/b><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #00254e;\"><b>Emergency Notification and Communication<\/b><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #505050;\">The university is committed to the safety and well-being of its faculty, staff, students, and visitors to the campus. In the event of a significant emergency or dangerous situation involving the immediate threat to the health or safety of persons on the campus, the university will immediately notify the university community using its internal phone system, electronic display bulletin and other media outlets to advice of the situation, unless notification would otherwise compromise the effort to assist victims or contain the emergency.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #505050;\">The Security Department along with the Campus Emergency Response Team (CERT) will confirm the existence of a significant emergency and make the appropriate notifications to the Police and the university community. Security under the guidance of (CERT) will coordinate the response of emergency responders and other necessary actions during an emergency.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #505050;\">Other Communications Channels that may be used during an emergency include the following:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #505050;\">WUSM Web site (www.windsor.edu)<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #505050;\">St. Kitts Radio Stations: ZIZ Radio (555AM, 96.1FM, 95.9FM), WINNFM (98.9FM)<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #505050;\">WUSM campus community may receive information through University email accounts<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #00254e;\"><b>Embassy Registration<\/b><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #505050;\">Students are encouraged to Register their study abroad with their respective home country\u2019s Embassy.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ecb322;\"><a style=\"color: #ecb322;\" href=\"https:\/\/step.state.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">U.S. Embassy STEP Enrollment Link<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ecb322;\"><a style=\"color: #ecb322;\" href=\"https:\/\/travel.gc.ca\/travelling\/registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Canadian Citizens Enrollment Link<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #00254e;\"><b>Reporting Crimes and Emergencies<\/b><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #505050;\">Whether it happens to you or you are a witness, you have the responsibility to report a crime. If a crime occurs on or around campus, report it immediately to Safety and Security or the nearest police station. The Royal St. Kitts and Nevis Police force has primary jurisdiction over all crimes occurring on the island of St Kitts and Nevis. Students, faculty and staff also have the option of reporting incidents of crimes anonymously by using the crime Stoppers tip line 1-800 8477 (TIPS) or online at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.crimestoppers.kn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.crimestoppers.kn<\/a><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #505050;\">The campus front gate is staffed by security Monday \u2013 Sunday on a 24 hours basis including holidays. For emergencies off campus, contact Safety and Security at 465-9049 or 762-1839 EXT 550 ON CAMPUS.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #505050;\">On campus, for non-emergencies, request persons shall contact the campus security at EXT 500. Whenever possible, the actual victim or witness of the crime should call the police directly. Firsthand information is always more accurate and complete. If someone merely gives you information and leaves, please include this information. When notified, Security will dispatch the appropriate security officer or contact, firefighters or paramedics\/EMTs to handle the call if necessary.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #505050;\">The Security officers are in constant radio contact with other Security officers who are stationed or roving throughout the community and available to respond to situations as they arise. On receiving information concerning an incident, a security officer or Island Constable will investigate the incident, document the information, and take appropriate action. University Security may work with the Police Force. Criminal cases are adjudicated through St. Kitts and Nevis legal system. Non-criminal matters involving violations of the University\u2019s Students\u2019 Code of Conduct and Ethical matters are handled through the university\u2019s judicial system (Disciplinary Committee).<\/span><\/p><h2 style=\"font-family: outfit;\"><span style=\"color: #00254e; font-family: outfit;\">HURRICAINE AND RELATED FLOODING<\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"color: #505050;\">A hurricane watch is issued whenever a hurricane becomes a threat. Persons in the area of the watch should listen for further advisories and be prepared to act promptly if a hurricane warning is issued.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #505050;\">When the campus area is threatened by the effects of a hurricane, the following steps should be taken:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #505050;\">Keep a battery-operated radio tuned to a local station and follow the instructions. Remain calm, follow evacuation directives, and move out of the structure to designated higher grounds.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #505050;\">Avoid travel in automobiles or vehicles of any kind since roads may be washed away by flood waters and rapidly rising waters could carry the vehicle away.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #505050;\">People trapped in a structure by rapidly rising flood waters should move to the top floor or roof of the structure and wait for help. They should not attempt to swim to safety.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #505050;\">People should not be fooled if the \u201ceye\u201d of the hurricane passes over the campus. There will be a lull in the winds lasting from five to thirty or more minutes, and at the other side of the \u201ceye\u201d the winds will increase rapidly to hurricane force and will come from the opposite direction.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #505050;\">Once a hurricane has passed, people should remain inside until informed by authorities that it is safe to leave.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #505050;\">People should keep their radios tuned to local stations for updates and other vital information.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #505050;\">Stay out of disaster areas since sightseeing interferes with essential rescue and recovery work and may be dangerous as well.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #505050;\">Avoid loose or dangling wires and report them immediately to the authorities.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #505050;\">Make a conscious effort to prevent fires since decreased water pressure may make fire-fighting difficult.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SAFETY &amp; SECURITY DEPARTMENT On this page, you will find a number of required forms and critical information all in one convenient place. 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