Memorial University has beefed up its safety training and support in light of a number of recent violent incidents on campus.
In October, a 15-year-old was arrested and charged after a staff member was assaulted in their office.
Earlier this week, a “high risk” police operation in Logy Bay led to the arrest of a man following a reported assault with a weapon on the MUN campus Sunday morning.
The university says Campus Enforcement and Patrol, working closely with the RNC in both incidents, responded “within minutes.”
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The overall number of incidents on campus is actually down from previous years. Incidents peaked in 2022, 2023 and 2024 before dropping in 2025. This year the numbers are tracking similarly to last year.
While those on campus have questioned the proximity of the new Mental Health and Addictions facility in recent cases, the university says there is no evidence available to connect recent happenings with the facility.
MUN says it has a number of safety measures in place including the MUN Safe app, and the Mobile Blue Light which is a feature within MUN Safe that immediately connects users with Campus Enforcement and Patrol.
The university also offers a 24/7 Safe Walk service, and a Friend Walk which is available through MUN Safe.
