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title: "Welcome to a New Semester: Your Safety Starts Here"
type: "article"
space: "Security and Emergency Management Services"
author: "Ryan Ramphal"
created: 2026-09-14T19:50:16Z
updated: 2026-09-14T19:50:16Z
url: "https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/spaces/60/security-and-emergency-management-services/articles/news/18428/welcome-to-a-new-semester-your-safety-starts-here"
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# Welcome to a New Semester: Your Safety Starts Here

Our Security team is available **24 hours a day, 7 days a week** across Seneca campuses. You’ll see our security staff around campus, but our role goes far beyond responding to emergencies. We’re here as a resource whenever you need help, information or support.

## Get to Know SenecaSAFE

One of the best things you can do at the start of the semester is download the **SenecaSAFE** mobile app.

SenecaSAFE puts important campus safety tools and information right at your fingertips. Depending on what you need, you can use features such as **Live Chat with Security, Friend Walk and WorkAlone**, as well as access emergency information, campus resources and important safety notifications.

Take a few minutes now to explore the app so you already know where these tools are if you ever need them.

## See Something? Let Us Know.

If something doesn’t look or feel right, reach out.

Security can assist with suspicious activity, concerning behaviour, lost property, medical incidents, safety concerns and emergencies. Even if you’re unsure whether something should be reported, contact us. We would rather hear from you and help determine the next step.

You can contact **Seneca Security at 416.764.0911**.

For an immediate life-threatening emergency, call **911** first and notify Security as soon as possible so we can help emergency responders reach you quickly on campus.

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## We’re Here for More Than Emergencies

Need help finding your way around campus? Feeling uncomfortable about a situation? Working or studying late? Need first aid assistance?

Talk to us.

Our security staff are part of the Seneca community and are here to provide support, answer questions and connect you with the right campus resources when needed.

You’ll also find safety resources throughout our campuses, including **Code Blue emergency phones and AEDs**. Take a moment during your first few weeks to notice where safety equipment and Security locations are around the areas where you spend the most time.

## Make Safety Part of Your Routine

Campus safety works best when everyone plays a part.

Stay aware of your surroundings, keep your personal belongings with you, avoid sharing access cards or credentials, report hazards when you see them and look out for one another.

Most importantly, trust your instincts. If something feels wrong, you don’t have to handle it alone.

## Have an Amazing Semester

A new semester is an opportunity to meet new people, try something different and take another step toward your goals.

As you get started, know that **Security Services is here when you need us — day or night.**

Explore your campus. Download SenecaSAFE. Save our number.

And from everyone in Security Services:

**Welcome to Seneca. Have a safe, successful and incredible semester!**

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