Uniform and Equipment

Uniform Requirements

The Private Security and Investigative Services Act, 2005 requires that select members of Campus Security to wear a uniform that complies with Ontario Regulation 362/07. Compliance Inspectors from the Private Security and Investigative Services BranchOntario Ministry of the Solicitor General routinely carry out inspections to ensure Fleming College compliance with the Act and its regulations, where applicable.

All uniformed Campus Security Personnel will have their Fleming College issued badge, name tag, or license number affixed to themselves in an area that remains visible at all times in accordance with section 4 (2) of Ontario Regulation 362/07.

Campus Security Administration

Select Campus Security Administrators that are Fleming College employees wear a uniform. Campus Security Administration uniforms reflect Fleming College’s brand standard and College heraldry. From the top down, this uniform consists of:

  1. A dark grey short-sleeve or long-sleeve shirt with Campus Security patches on both sleeves below the shoulder.
  2. Black body armour displaying the College’s heraldic badge on the front and the term “CAMPUS SECURITY” both front and back.
  3. Black cargo pants
  4. Duty belt with personal protective equipment
  5. Black duty boots

Campus Security Operatives

Campus Security Operatives that work for Paragon Security at the College wear a uniform provided by their employer. From the top down, this uniform consists of:

  1. A blue/black short-sleeve or long-sleeve low-profile shirt with Campus Security patches on both sleeves below the shoulder.
  2. Black body armour displaying their employer’s logo and the term “SECURITY” both front and back.
  3. Black cargo pants
  4. Duty belt with personal protective equipment
  5. Black duty boots

Personal Protective Equipment

The Occupational Health and Safety Act and requires that members of Campus Security are provided with equipment, protective devices and clothing to ensure their safety against hazards in the workplace. Campus Security personnel work after traditional hours, meaning they need to respond to all matters 24/7/365.

  • Body Armour: Fleming College Campus Security personnel wear a body armour tested to National Institute of Justice protection level classifications. Recently issued body armour incorporate industry standard Modular Lightweight Load-Carrying Equipment (MOLLE) load-bearing technology which studies show empirically increases ergonomics and reduces strain on officer’s hips and lower back.
  • Batons: Campus Security personnel who are certified in use of batons as a defensive technique carry batons in accordance with Ontario Regulation 366/07. Fleming College has conducted a comprehensive threat assessment setting out the need for Fleming College Campus Security to carry batons. Batons are solely used as personal protective equipment to defend or protect personnel or other members of the College community from a threat of force.
  • Handcuffs: Campus Security personnel who are certified in lawful subject control and management of resistive behaviour, carry handcuffs in accordance with Ontario Regulation 366/07. Handcuffs are only used in the unlikely circumstance that Campus Security personnel have to effect an arrest to ensure the safety of the College community or protection of the College’s assets.