Safety and Security

At UFV, you’ll find everything from chem labs to classrooms to construction zones. Wherever you are — in a conference room, your favourite study spot, or walking across the parking lot — we are committed to making sure you feel safe and secure.

The Safety & Security team encourages employees, faculty, students, and visitors to explore and make use of the resources within this website. Please help us create a culture where we all look out for each other’s safety and manage risks well.

Safety & Security Announcements

Welcome to Tina Kerton, Director of Safety & Security.

Tina comes to UFV from the RCMP where she has served as a peace officer for the past 18 years, most recently as Corporal in the Surrey Intimate Partner Violence Unit. Tina is a skilled and experienced security professional, bringing a variety of experience from her various roles within the RCMP, including a Limited Duration Post of two years with the Nisga’a people in the Lisims-Nass Valley detachment.

Tina holds a Bachelor of Arts (English major) and Bachelor of Education from UBC, along with RCMP training in Senior Leadership Development, Incident Command, Phased Interviews and Major Crime Investigations. 

Prior to becoming a police officer, Tina was a teacher in the Abbotsford school district for five years. Together with her demonstrated leadership, commitment to public safety, and passion for fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment, we are very pleased to have Tina join UFV to lead the Safety and Security portfolio.

Request to Serve Liquor

We are excited to announce a new Request to Serve Liquor process. 

There is no need to fill out a PDF form anymore.
If you wish to hold an event serving liquor, please submit an Event Application Form and attach all of the documents required.

The applicable policy, regulations, and BC event permit can be downloaded at the following links below:

Selling, Serving, and Advertising Liquor Policy (15) 
Serving of Liquor Regulations (download the fillable PDF form)
A Special Event Permit is also required from BC Liquor Distribution branch

If you have questions feel free to contact Mary Miller at: mary.miller@ufv.ca