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Policies, Conduct, and Records
Policies, Responsibilities, and Access to Records
Find information about conduct expectations, complaint processes, privacy, records, and the policies that support safety and accountability at Western.
Policies and Conduct Information
Western’s policies, procedures, and conduct expectations help define responsibilities, support fair and consistent decision-making, and promote a safe and respectful campus environment.
Use the resources below to find information about student conduct, complaints, privacy, access to records, and related University requirements.
WSCS Conduct and Accountability
Western Special Constable Service is committed to professional, respectful, lawful, and accountable service.
Members of the Western community may provide feedback or raise concerns about the conduct of a WSCS member, the service they received, or the way an incident was handled.
Compliments and Complaints
Provide feedback about your experience with WSCS, including positive service or concerns that you would like reviewed.
Submit FeedbackService-Specific Complaints
Find information about complaint options when a concern involves WSCS conduct, authority, service delivery, or another matter requiring formal review.
View Complaint InformationAuthority and Jurisdiction
Learn about the legal authority, responsibilities, and jurisdiction of Western Special Constable Service officers.
Review Authority and JurisdictionRequesting an Occurrence Report
Requests for copies of WSCS occurrence reports are managed through Western’s Information and Privacy Office under the applicable privacy and access-to-information process.
When submitting a request, provide enough information to help identify the record, including the approximate date and location of the incident and the WSCS occurrence number, if available.
Request an Occurrence Report
Review Western’s information-access process and instructions for submitting a formal request for an occurrence report.
View Information-Access ProceduresQuestions About the Process
Contact Western’s Information and Privacy Office for guidance about the request process, required information, applicable fees, or the status of a submitted request.
Contact the Information and Privacy OfficeSubmitting a request does not guarantee that the complete report can be released. Information may be withheld or redacted where required to protect privacy, preserve an investigation, or meet legal obligations.
Policies and Standards
WSCS operates under University policy, provincial legislation, and standards that define the Service’s responsibilities and expectations for professional conduct and accountability.
Western Policy 1.39
Review Western’s policy establishing the mission, responsibilities, oversight, and operation of the Western Special Constable Service.
View the WSCS PolicySpecial Constable Code of Conduct
Review Ontario’s standards for the professional conduct of special constables.
View the Code of ConductCommunity Safety and Policing Act
Review the provincial legislation governing policing and the appointment, oversight, and accountability of special constables in Ontario.
View the LegislationQuestions About Policies, Conduct, or Records
Contact the office responsible for the type of information or assistance you need.
- Contact WSCS for general questions about the Service, its authority, operations, or complaint options
- Use the Compliments and Complaints page to provide feedback about WSCS service or conduct
- Contact Western’s Information and Privacy Office for occurrence-report requests and questions about access to records
- Review the Authority and Jurisdiction page for information about WSCS powers and responsibilities