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COMMUNITY LIAISON &
SUPPORT TEAM

INVESTIGATIONS | CRIME PREVENTION | SPECIAL EVENTS I SUPPORT

Community Liaison & Support Team

What is the Community Liaison & Support Team (CLS)?

The CLS team includes Campus Safety members who are responsible for a variety of safety initiatives and services. 

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CLS team members have extensive training and experience in general investigations, case management, security planning, mental health awareness and community policing to name a few. Members work closely with University partners, municipal police forces and other agencies to further create a safe and secure environment for staff, students, faculty and visitors at the University of Toronto. 

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Services provided by CLS team include:

  • Investigations

  • CPTED/Safety Reviews

  • Crime Prevention & Support

  • Safety Presentations

  • Special Event Security Planning

  • Security Guard Services

  • Crisis Supports and Referrals 

 

Contact a CLS member

Ryan Dow
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

Mike Caskenette
STAFF SERGEANT 

John Bongers
SPECIAL CONSTABLE 

Veronica Martins
SPECIAL CONSTABLE, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT LIAISON OFFICER

Lauren Weidmark, MSW, RSW
CIVILIAN, COMMUNITY CRISIS RESPONSE COORDINATOR

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