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SECURITY NOTICE
DATE: November 17th, 2011
TO: GENERAL DISTRIBUTION
FROM: Lonnie Ratchford– Manager University Security
RE: Indecent Acts – Dalhousie University
The following information is provided for the attention of all Faculty, Students and Staff.
During the past week there have been three separate incidents of an indecent
acts reported to Police / Security in the area of Sexton Campus at Dalhousie University.
At approximately 10 p.m. on November 10th Halifax Regional Police received
a report of an indecent act in the area of Harvey Street in Halifax. A
female reported that she was approached from behind by a man who asked if
she knew what time it was. When she turned and replied, she noted that the
man had his pants open and was exposing himself to her. She quickly turned
and continued walking and the man went in the opposite direction and then
turned to follow her again. The woman began running and eventually got to
her residence and contacted police. The suspect was described as a black man
in his late twenties or early thirties, 5'7, slim build, with dark freckles
on his face and braids. He was wearing a black puffy jacket, a black toque
and dark jeans. The area was checked by officers but the suspect could not
be located. The file remains under investigation.
At approximately 8pm on Tuesday, November 15, 2011, a Dalhousie Student,
called Security Services to report an indecent act at the corner of Queen
Street and Morris Street. The student was walking in the aforementioned
location at when a male approached her, dropping his pants and began
masturbating in front of her. The male was described as white male, 30-40
years of age, approximately 180 lbs, wearing a black toque and a blue winter
jacket.
At 715 pm, on Wednesday, November 16, 2011, a second student, telephoned
Dalhousie Security Services to report an encounter with a suspicious male on the
Sexton Campus. The student stated that as she was walking in the parking lot
beside the Architecture "H" Building, a male approached her from behind and
whispered "do you have the time". The student then began to walk faster
and thought that the male might have also exposed himself. The individual is
described as a white male approximately 5'5" tall with pimples all over his
face wearing dark clothing.
Anyone or with information in relation to these incidents is asked to call Halifax Regional Police at 490-5016. Information can also be reported anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca.
Thank you
Lonnie Ratchford
Manager University Security Services
Saint Mary’s University
SECURITY NOTICE
DATE: September 30th, 2011
TO: GENERAL DISTRIBUTION
FROM: Lonnie Ratchford– Manager University Security
RE: Images of unknown women
Requesting Public’s Help
September 29, 2011
Police Request Public’s Assistance
Police are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the women in the attached images.
Through the course of an on-going investigation, police seized some items that contained the attached images. The women in the images are not suspects or persons of interest. Investigators would like to speak with them to determine the circumstances through which their images were captured.
Investigators are asking the women in the attached images, or anyone who knows them, to call 490-5016. Anyone with information about the identity of the people in the images may also call CrimeStoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or text a tip - Tip 202 + your message to 274637.
Information can also be forwarded to Saint Mary’s University Security at 420-5577.
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Thank you
Lonnie Ratchford
Manager University Security Services
Saint Mary’s University
Security Incident Information:
On the 24th of September at 1:30 AM University Security received a 911 call from residence staff indicating a person with a knife in Vanier "B" residence.
As a result of this information the three residence units were placed in "lock down". This means a message was broadcast over the P.A. system indicating that people should stay in their rooms and lock their doors.
The incident was investigated by Security and Halifax Regional Police and found to be false. No person with a knife located and no witnesses to any such incident.
University Security would like to thank all those involved for their cooperation during this incident.
Lonnie Ratchford
Security Manager
Saint Mary's University
The following is a list of the Emergency Notification Messages.
These messages will be broadcast as necassary.
General Emergency
This is an emergency, evacuate, evacuate, evacuate. This is an emergency. Go to the nearest exit immediately. Do not use the elevators. This is an emergency.
Bomb Threat
This is an emergency, evacuate, evacuate, evacuate. Take your personal belongings and go to the nearest exit immediately, do not use the elevators. This is an emergency.
Leave Campus
This is an emergency. There is an emergency on campus, leave the grounds immediately. This is an emergency.
Lock Down
This is an emergency lock down. Take shelter in the nearest classroom, office, or residence room. Lock the door. Follow any lock down procedures posted in the room. This is an emergency lock down.
Shelter in Place
This is an emergency shelter in place. Take shelter in the nearest classroom, office, or residence room. Lock the door. Follow any shelter in place procedures posted in the room. This is an emergency shelter in place.
Move Away
This is an emergency. Move away from all buildings. This is an emergency.
Power Failure
There is a power failure in this building. Please exit the building within 15 minutes.
Gas Leak
This is an emergency. Stay inside the building. Close all windows and doors due to a possible gas leak.This is an emergency.
Test
May I have your attention please? This is a test. This is not an emergency. This is a test.
All Clear:
May I have you attention please? The state of emergency has ended. Please go about your normal routine.
The testing of the system will last approxiamtley 3 to 6 hours.
Thank You
Lonnie Ratchford
Security Manager
Saint Mary's University
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 3C3 902-420-5578
(Office) 902-483-5836 (Cell) 902-420-5115
SECURITY NOTICE
DATE: May 17th, 2011
TO: GENERAL DISTRIBUTION
FROM: Lonnie Ratchford– Manager University Security
RE: Male Intruder: Tobin Street- Lucknow Street, Halifax
The following information is provided for the attention of all Faculty, Students and Staff.
Police Investigating Two Weekend Incidents:
Police are investigating two incidents that took place early Saturday morning in Halifax.
At 4:32 a.m., police were called to a residence on Tobin Street to a report of a break and enter. It’s believed that a man entered through an unlocked door and turned on a light that woke up one of the tenants. Nothing was stolen and the man fled after being confronted.
At 5 a.m., police were called to Lucknow Street, a woman observed a man looking into her window. Officers were in the area and observed the man outside the residence. He fled when he saw police who were not able to locate him.
At this time investigators are exploring the possibility that it’s the same suspect in both cases. Based on both descriptions the suspect is described as a white man, 30-40 years old, 5’7” - 6’ with light brown/blonde hair and a medium build. His clothing was all black and his jacket described as a black trench coat.
Residents are reminded to be vigilant in keeping doors and windows locked. If you observe any suspicious activity, contact police at 490-5020 right away.
Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to contact the HRP/RCMP Integrated General Investigation Section at (902) 490-5016. Anonymous tipsters can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca.
Thank you
Lonnie Ratchford
Manager University Security Services
Saint Mary’s University
SECURITY NOTICE
DATE: April 9th, 2011
TO: GENERAL DISTRIBUTION
FROM: Lonnie Ratchford– Manager University Security
RE: Sexual Assault – Dalhousie Student
The following information is provided for the attention of all Faculty, Students and Staff.
Investigators with the HRP/RCMP Integrated Major Crime Unit are asking for the public’s help identifying a man in connection with a number of sexual assaults in Halifax.
Yesterday at 2:30 p.m. a woman got off a bus on Coburg Road near Larch Street and was walking away when she was grabbed around the waist. She turned around and recognized the person as being the same man who had approached and touched her three times earlier and Investigators believe the touching is for a sexual purpose. As a result of the investigation, a sketch of the suspect is being released in hopes that someone will recognize him. He is described as a white man, in his mid to late twenties, 5’7” with black hair and an average build.
Anyone recognizing the man in the attached sketch or with information in relation to these incidents is asked to call Halifax Regional Police at 490-5016. Information can also be reported anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca.
Thank you
Lonnie Ratchford
Manager University Security Services
Saint Mary’s University
SECURITY NOTICE
DATE: April 8th, 2011
TO: GENERAL DISTRIBUTION
FROM: Lonnie Ratchford– Manager University Security
RE: Tainted batch of the illegal synthetic drug ecstasy (MDMA)
The following information is provided for the attention of all Faculty, Students and Staff.
Halifax Regional Police and the RCMP are urging caution due to a tainted batch of the illegal synthetic drug ecstasy (MDMA) that is being sold in the region. Already, several young people have ended up in the emergency room under very serious conditions, with at least one still in hospital.
Because the patients come from different parts of HRM and are not known to each others, police believe that the tainted batch may be quite large. Health Canada is currently testing samples to determine what chemicals are causing the ailments.
Ecstasy is a dangerous substance, and those who deal the drug almost never know for certain what chemicals may be included.
You can read more at the Chronicle Herald: http://thechronicleherald.ca/Front/1237335.html
Any information about this alert can be forwarded to Halifax Regional Police at
490-5020 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Thank you
Lonnie Ratchford
Manager University Security Services
Saint Mary’s University
SECURITY NOTICE
DATE: March 28th, 2011
TO: GENERAL DISTRIBUTION
FROM: Lonnie Ratchford– Manager University Security
RE: Theft of Text Books Dockside Cafe
The following information is provided for the attention of all Faculty, Students and Staff.
The Saint Mary’s University community is being informed of the theft of text books that occurred from the Dockside Café. The books were taken from a back pack that had been left unattended in the storage cubical out front. These storage areas are not being monitored.
The community is reminded not to leave their personal property unattended.
Please inform students, staff and faculty of this information.
Anyone with information is asked to contact University Security at 420-5577 or
Email Security@SMU.ca with information.
Thank you
Lonnie Ratchford
Manager University Security Services
Saint Mary’s University
SECURITY NOTICE
DATE: March 25th, 2011
TO: GENERAL DISTRIBUTION
FROM: Lonnie Ratchford– Manager University Security
RE: Increase in Theft of Lap Top Computers and Text Books
The following information is provided for the attention of all Faculty, Students and Staff.
The Saint Mary’s University community is being informed of an increase in the theft of Lap Top Computers and Text Book. The items have gone missing from the Goresbrook Pub games room and the Atrium/Library complex.
The community is reminded not to leave their personal property unattended.
Anyone with information is asked to contact University Security at 420-5577 or
Email Security@SMU.ca with information.
Thank you
Lonnie Ratchford
Manager University Security Services
Saint Mary’s University
SECURITY NOTICE
ARRESTED ON MARCH 16th, 2011
DATE: March 15th, 2011
TO: GENERAL DISTRIBUTION
RE: Stabbing at Loyola Residence Basement:
FROM: Lonnie Ratchford– Manager University Security
The following information is provided for the attention of all Faculty, Students and Staff.
On Monday the 14th of March, 2011 at approximately 9:50 PM a stabbing occurred in the basement level of Loyola residence. A group became involved in a dispute that resulted in one male being stabbed and two others received cuts to their hands.
The Saint Mary’s community should consider the suspect dangerous and should not be approached.
The following is a description of a person of interest.
Male black
5’ 8’’- 5’10’’
Slim Build
Black short hair
Green jacket
Black short pants with red stripes
Black/ white shoes
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Halifax Regional Police at 490-5016 or Saint Mary’s University Security at 420-5577. Information can be given anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca.
Lonnie Ratchford
Manager University Security Services
Saint Mary’s University
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