Queen's University Campus Security and Emergency Services

05/20/2026

04/24/2026

Cycle Kingston will be hosting a Bike Tune Up Clinic this Sunday, April 26th, from 10:00am—03:00pm, at the Rideau Bldg. at 207 Stuart St. Event registration link or QR code on attached: https://shorturl.at/k0f9d

Please remember to register your bike with 529 Garage to reduce bike theft: https://project529.com/garage/organizations/kingstonpoliceservice-sotk0li6/landing

04/10/2026

Please reach out to the police if you have seen Brandon

04/09/2026

As exams are begining, CSES would like to remind students that "All bags, including Queen’s red bags, handbags, purses and backpacks are not permitted in an exam room, and must be left in the hallway at your own risk. The university assumes no responsibility for personal property lost in or near an examination.”

Bags left outside exam sites are often targets of theft, if you MUST leave a bag, do not leave anything of value in it.

https://www.queensu.ca/registrar/exams/regulations

03/26/2026

Queen’s University: ENS Test Complete - All Safe – No Emergency

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This afternoon (March 26, 2026) a test of the Emergency Notification System at Queen's University was conducted. The test was successful and is now complete.

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For information on the emergency siren please visit https://www.queensu.ca/risk/security/emergency-response-procedures
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03/25/2026

Queen’s University: ENS Test Alert for Kingston Campus

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On Thursday, March 26th, at 12:20 pm, Queen's will conduct a 'live test' of the Emergency Notification System (ENS). The test will last about one minute.

The test will consist of broadcasting "Westminster Chimes" (which sounds like the United Kingdom's Big Ben) followed by the following pre-recorded message:

"Attention: This is a test of the Queen's emergency notification system. This is only a test. I repeat this is only a test."

For more information, including sample messages and siren tones, visit the https://www.queensu.ca/risk/security/emergency-response-procedures website.

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For information on the emergency siren please visit https://www.queensu.ca/risk/security/emergency-response-procedures
Do not call 911 for information or updates.
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03/23/2026

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03/19/2026

Please be aware of this scam, this "Taxi" has been spotted in our community and attempts made to dup students into providing their debit card.

March 18, 2026
Police warn of on-going taxi scam

The Kingston Police are warning the public of an on-going taxi scam.

Queen’s University and the surrounding area has once again been the target of a “Taxi Scam”. Citizens should be aware of different methods in which this scam is conducted.

The first method involves a victim being approached by one of the scammers, claiming to be a fare that is having trouble paying the taxi. The scammer claims to have had their bank/credit card declined, or that they only have cash, which the taxi driver will not accept.

They then offer the victim cash, in exchange for paying the fare using the victim’s card. The scammers then swap the victim’s card with a similar one and retain the victim’s card for later use.

Another variant includes the scammer asking for the card and inserting it into the point-of-sale terminal themselves, the victim is then instructed to enter their PIN. This provides the scammer with information they need to make further charges to the victim’s account and allows the scammer to quickly swap the victim’s card with a similar one.

The suspects involved in two recent incidents of this scam are described as a south-Asian or middle eastern descent female, 25-30 years of age, approximately 5’ 5” tall who is accompanied by a south-Asian or middle eastern descent male, 30-40 years of age.
The vehicle involved has been described as a grey Mazda SUV with a “Capital Taxi” sign.

The Kingston Police are advising residents to never pay for an unknown person’s taxi with their credit and/or bank cards.

Anyone who believes they may have been impacted by this scam are encouraged to file a report online or contact 613-549-4660 ext. “0”.

03/18/2026

Campus Security and Emergency Services would like to thank our students for demonstrating a strong commitment to keeping celebrations respectful, and safe. Thank you to our community partners for all the work that took place leading up to this day and on the day.

March 18, 2026

St. Patrick’s Day 2026

The Kingston Police would like to thank our partner agencies, the City of Kingston, Kingston Fire & Rescue, Frontenac Paramedics, and the Ontario Provincial Police for their support during and leading up to the St. Patrick’s Day weekend festivities.

Large numbers of students and community members participated in celebrations across the city. The vast majority of those in attendance did so responsibly, demonstrating a strong commitment to keeping celebrations respectful, safe, and in line with municipal bylaws and provincial legislation.

Police and partner agencies maintained a visible, supportive presence throughout the day, focusing on education, harm reduction, and early intervention.

Aberdeen Street was declared a nuisance party at approximately 2:30 p.m. due to crowd size and public safety concerns. With cooperation from those in attendance and coordinated efforts by all agencies, the area was cleared and the declaration lifted by 3:30 p.m.

In total, officers issued four Provincial Offence Notices and made five arrests in relation to the event. All arrests were under the authority of the Liquor License and Control Act (LLCA). Three of the Provincial Offence Notices were issued under the LLCA, with one issued under the Highway Traffic Act.

“Events like St. Patrick’s Day demonstrate the positive impact of open communication and trust between Kingston Police, Queen’s University, and the student community,” said Kingston Police Chief Adam MacIntosh.

“Most students celebrated responsibly and worked with us to ensure the day remained safe and enjoyable. This shared commitment to looking out for one another played a key role in the overall success of the weekend.”

03/12/2026

The City of Kingston has initiated the University District Safety Initiative this weekend.

The City of Kingston and its community partners implement the University District Safety Initiative to ensure that all residents have a safe St. Patrick’s Day.

Learn more about the University District Safety Initiative at https://bit.ly/3NFiRPb