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Report any incidents of robbery to the ÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵ Police Service at 911 and Campus Security at 403.220.5333. Robbery Prevention techniques differ, depending on the environment and situation, two strategies are listed below.

• Know your destination and have a planned route
• Report all suspicious persons or activity to Campus Security at 403.220.5333
• Always remain aware of your surroundings
• If someone suspicious approaches your vehicle while you are not moving, blow your horn and attempt to get the attention of others
• Keep doors locked and windows up when driving
• Keep your valuables out of sight
• Always park in well lit areas
• Always check the area around your vehicle and the surrounding area before exiting it
• If using a bank machine always count money inside your locked vehicle or an area that will provide you some security
• If you are the victim of a robbery consider calling the university counselling centre

• Report all suspicious persons or activity to Campus Security at 403.220.5333
• Prepare a robbery plan. This should cover everyone's role during a robbery. Assistance for this can be sought through Campus Security or the ÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵ Police Service
• Know your neighbours. Make a point to get to know the other retail vendors around you
• They will be more likely to look out for you should suspicious people be around and may be able to assist in the event of a robbery
• Keep your store well lit. A well lit store makes it increasingly difficult for a perpetrator to disguise themselves
• Implement a cash controls system. Make regular deposits and post signage stating there is a maximum cash value in the store at any time
• In the event that you are robbed, comply with everything the robber instructs you to do. Do not argue, attempt to fight or subdue, and always take the threat of a weapon seriously — even if one is not visibly present. By doing everything you are instructed to do, you will give the robber a feeling of control, which will reduce the potential injury or death
• During a robbery take notice of the suspects description and make detailed notes after the person has left
• Call 911 and request the police. Have another co-worker call Campus Security at 403.220.5333, or do so yourself once you hang up with the police
• After the robbery, lock your store and do not disturb anything the person may have touched.  There could be fingerprints or other evidence left behind by the robber that a Police Crime Scene Investigator will need
• Campus Security will contact university Counselling Services to attend and assist those who witness the robbery