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Foot Patrol
Services
Foot Patrol offers a variety of safety-orientated services to ensure that all students feel safe and comfortable both on and off campus.
No matter the reason, we’ve got your back. Walking home, organizing events and trips has never felt safer!
Why Choose Foot Patrol?
Safety First
Your well-being is our top priority. We’re here to ensure you feel safe at all times.
Friendly Faces
Our volunteers are fellow students who are committed to supporting their peers. They’re always happy to chat and make your walk an enjoyable one.
Completely Free
This service is provided free of charge because everyone deserves to feel secure on and off campus.
The Safewalk Program
Whether it’s late at night or you’re just feeling unsure about walking alone, two of our volunteers will be happy to walk with you anywhere on campus and up to 1 hour off campus. We can also accompany you on OC Transpo buses and light rail. The safewalk service is available during our operational hours.
The Walk and Talk Program
Prefer not to walk with two volunteers? Off-campus in a sketchy neighbourhood? The Walk and Talk line offers an alternative to the USC’s safewalk service by giving you the option to chat with a USC volunteer over the phone until you reach your destination.
The Guardian Program
Organizing an event? The USC Foot Patrol’s Guardian Program can attend larger (usually off-campus) events to provide support and direction to attendees, help ensure all individuals return home safely event, and offer planning, organizational, and safety related advice to event organizers if desired (we’ve been to a lot of events, we can advise on what works/doesn’t).