Leadership Team

Leading Safety. Strengthening Preparedness.

Leading Western’s campus safety, emergency preparedness, fire safety and community support services.

Campus Safety and Emergency Services brings together leaders responsible for safety, prevention, emergency response, fire safety, community engagement and continuity planning across Western.

Our leadership team works collaboratively to support a safe, prepared and welcoming campus community.

Bill Chantler

Bill Chantler

Director

Provides strategic leadership and oversight for Western’s Campus Safety and Emergency Services portfolio, including the Western Special Constable Service, Fire Safety, Emergency Management & Continuity of Operations, and Western Foot Patrol. The Director leads the development and coordination of campus-wide safety, security and emergency preparedness strategies while working with University leaders, community partners and external agencies to support a safe, prepared and resilient campus community.

  • Strategic Leadership & Governance
  • Campus Safety & Security Strategy
  • Emergency Preparedness & Response
  • Major Incident & Crisis Leadership
  • Policy & Program Development
  • Operational Oversight & Service Integration
  • Community & External Agency Partnerships
  • Staff Leadership & Organizational Development
Flordeliza Green

Flordeliza Green

Administrative Officer

Provides administrative and operational support to Campus Safety & Emergency Services, helping coordinate the day-to-day business functions that support effective service delivery across the portfolio.

  • Administrative & Operational Coordination
  • Financial & Business Support
  • Records & Information Management
  • Scheduling & Organizational Support
  • Internal & External Communications
J.C. Aubin

J.C. Aubin

Operations Leader

Provides leadership and coordination for Western Special Constable Service operations, supporting effective incident response, major event planning and the day-to-day delivery of campus safety services. The Operations Leader directs WSCS resources, manages major incidents and emergencies, and supports strategic planning, policy development and Western’s broader emergency management and recovery efforts.

  • Operational Leadership & Coordination
  • Major Incident & Crisis Management
  • Major Event Safety Planning
  • Resource Planning & Deployment
  • Emergency Management & Recovery
  • Safe Campus Policy Support
  • Staff Leadership & Direction
  • Strategic & Operational Planning

Jeff Addley

Jeff Addley

Staff Sergeant, Community Services & Engagement

Leads the Community Services Section of Western’s Special Constable Service, overseeing the Campus Community Resource Officers and Campus Safety Provided Through Environmental Design (CSPTED) program. The Staff Sergeant works closely with campus and policing partners to develop preventative safety strategies, strengthen community relationships and support a safe, inclusive campus environment.

  • Community Engagement & Partnerships
  • Campus Safety & Security Assessments
  • CSPTED Planning & Recommendations
  • Safety Education & Presentations
  • Individualized Safety Planning
  • Sexual & Partner Violence Response Support
  • Mental Health Crisis Response Partnerships
  • Patrol & Operational Support
Joe Caruso

Joe Caruso

Staff Sergeant, Patrol Operations

Leads and supports the day-to-day uniform operations of Western’s Special Constable Service, including patrol activities, calls for service, criminal investigations, reporting, training and personnel development. The Staff Sergeant oversees road sergeants, uniformed patrol constables and communications operators, while also supporting broader campus and community safety initiatives.

  • Uniform Patrol Operations
  • Calls for Service & Incident Response
  • Criminal Investigations
  • Reporting & Operational Oversight
  • Training & Personnel Development
  • Communications Operations
  • Controlled Goods Program Support
  • Community & Road Safety Partnerships
Mark Widmeyer

Mark Widmeyer

Manager, Fire Safety

Leads Western’s Fire Safety and Hazardous Materials programs, providing specialized expertise in fire prevention, life safety and emergency response. The Manager oversees campus fire protection systems, regulatory compliance, training and infrastructure planning, while leading specialized hazardous materials response capabilities that support the University’s teaching, research and operations.

  • Fire Prevention & Life Safety
  • Fire Protection Systems & Compliance
  • Fire Safety Education & Training
  • Life Safety Infrastructure Planning
  • Hazardous Materials Response
  • Confined Space & Specialized Rescue
  • Spill, Air Quality & Gas Odour Response
  • 24/7 Emergency Response
Emergency Management &
Continuity of Operations

Position Vacant

Manager, Emergency Management & Continuity of Operations

Leads Western’s emergency management and continuity programs, supporting campus preparedness, response and recovery. The Manager develops emergency plans, training and exercises, coordinates with campus and community partners, and provides expertise to help the University prepare for and manage emergencies and operational disruptions.

  • Emergency Planning & Preparedness
  • Continuity of Operations
  • Emergency Training & Exercises
  • Threat & Risk Assessments
  • AlertWesternU Emergency Notifications
  • Emergency Operations Centre Support
  • Severe Weather Warning Systems
Samantha Johnstone

Samantha Johnstone

Manager, Western Foot Patrol

Supports a safe campus community by leading a team of approximately 150 student volunteers who deliver a variety of safety services on Western, King’s, and Huron campuses, and working alongside student staff who assist with program administration and operations.

  • Safewalk Services – regular and plainclothes
  • Campus Patrols
  • Blue Emergency Phone Audits
  • Western Campus Lighting Audits
  • Work Safe Program
  • Lost & Found