In support of Public Safety’s efforts to provide a safe campus environment for the Humber community, Information Technology Services is adding a new safety feature to Humber’s telephones.

All telephones are being outfitted with a new Alert button. The button functions like a silent alarm. Pressing the button discretely notifies Public Safety an urgent security response is needed. 

Examples of circumstances when pressing the Alert button may be appropriate include the following:

• you are busy providing urgent assistance (i.e. First Aid, CPR etc.)
• you feel calling security will only escalate a situation
• you are alone and experience a medical emergency

Note that the Alert Button does not replace the 4000 Emergency Line.  

The new button goes live October 15th. No action is required to receive the feature.[i] All telephones, including phones in learning spaces (classrooms, labs, etc.), will be outfitted with the new button.

IMPORTANT:  The off-hook feature will be discontinued October 17th; use the Alert Button if an urgent security response is needed.

Again, the new Alert button does not replace the 4000 Emergency Line. Please continue to call 416.675.6622 x4000 if you experience an emergency, witness a crime in process, or require urgent assistance. 

And finally, should you have any questions or concerns regarding the new Alert Button, please do not hesitate to contact Rob Kilfoyle, Director of Public Safety, at rob.kilfoyle@humber.ca or 416.675.6622 x4417. 

[i] Existing speed dial information in button five will be overwritten.