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Residence safety tips

How to stay safe on campus

  • Keep room doors locked at all times when room is unoccupied or when tenants are asleep.
  • Do not lend keys or leave keys where they can be stolen.
  • Do not leave valuables in a visible location. 
  • Identify all personal belongings, including clothes.

Proximity readers

How to use your McGill ID card in the reader

General emergency procedures

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The Campus Security Department will immediately engage local fire, ambulance and police services, and will escort emergency vehicles through the campus.

Evacuation procedures in case of fire

In case of fire

  • Refer to the evacuation plans posted in all corridors throughout the Campus.
  • Know at all times what area you are located in and what exit you must take as indicated on the evacuation plans.
  • Know at all times where the fire hose cabinets and fire extinguishers are located in case anyone is trapped.

Medical emergencies

In case of medical emergency

  • If you need an ambulance, call 911 and then Campus Security at 514-398-7777.
  • Calling Campus Security will ensure that trained personnel will be dispatched. Campus Security personnel have been trained in First Aid/CPR, and are certified to use and operate an AED Automated External Defibrillator.

Biohazard protocol

Dealing with suspicious envelopes or packages

Please follow this protocol to identify and handle suspicious envelopes or packages. This checklist outlines common features of anthrax threat letters.

Safety and crime prevention

For a safe and pleasant work environment

 The Campus Security Department would like all members of the campus community to feel safe.

Protect your computer and data

Protect your hardware, software and data

Valuable property of any type is an attractive target for thieves. Increasingly popular items are computer equipment. Take preventative action to protect these items.

Cash security

Safes, deposits and money matters

In many respects, cash is the most attractive item for thieves. Please consider the following recommendations carefully:

Macdonald campus library

Library hours and access

 Free access through the Macdonald campus library main doors is available when the Library is open.