The role of the Security Services Division is to protect and provide for the ongoing safety of the people, property, and information resources of the university community and to provide students, faculty, staff, and visitors with a secure environment in which to live, work, study, and play 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

The University Security Services Division was established in 1968. Security Services presently consist of a Director, Assistant Manager, Corporal, Officers, Attendants, Administrative Support, and students who provide services in the following areas:

• Lost and Found (Mon to Fri 8:00 am to 4:00 pm)
• Safety Initiatives
• Parking Fees
• Criminal Investigation
• Emergency Phone Numbers
• Parking Regulations and Enforcement
• Storm Conditions and Overnight Parking
• Criminal Investigations

The Security Services Division has the authority to conduct criminal investigations on campus. The Division co-operates with the City of Charlottetown Police in the following areas:

Highway Traffic Act

• All motor vehicle accidents occurring on campus, with the exception of those which result in injury or fatality, are the responsibility of the Security Services Division.

Liquor Control Act

• All infractions under the Liquor Control Act are the responsibility of the Security Services Division.

Criminal Code of Canada

• The Security Services Division has responsibility for investigating all matters outlined below, with the Charlottetown City Police lending assistance where possible and upon request:
  • Minor break and enter where damage or theft is under $5,000
  • False pretenses under $5,000
  • Impaired Driving offences
  • Damage to Property
  • Theft under $5,000
  • Common Assault
  • Mischief

The Charlottetown City Police are responsible for and will act as lead in all other matters, including Controlled Drugs and Substances Act investigations, with assistance from the Security Services Division.