SFU SAFETY

Hey everyone,

Over the past few weeks, I’ve been reading a lot about campus safety during after-hours, and I wanted to share some important information. SFU is reluctant to increase the number of security guards on campus because they don’t want to spend extra money. Currently, there are only four guards on duty to cover the entire campus + residences + FIC and so delays in response are expected.

I spoke with a supervisor and a few guards, and they all agreed that it’s nearly impossible to patrol the entire campus within 8Hrs shift while also responding to emergencies. Out of the four guards, two are on mobile patrol, but even they are required to monitor specific areas like WMC or address other concerns. This leaves only two guards conducting foot patrols, which is far from sufficient given the size of the campus.

Even GardaWorld, the security company contracted by SFU, has expressed the need for more guards on campus as a precaution. However, SFU appears unwilling to allocate the necessary budget for this. Moreover, these guards earn barely $20 per hour for covering such a large campus, not taking job seriously.