Corporate Security & Emergency Management Division

Who We Are

The Corporate Security and Emergency Management Division was established in 2003 to build on existing resources in the areas of Security and Fire Safety and to provide leadership and direction in the area of Emergency Management.

Corporate Security and Emergency Management consists of a small but dedicated group of professionals that are responsible for the delivery of services related to the protection of persons, properties and assets.

What We Do

The Corporate Security and Emergency Management Division provides the subject matter expertise and is responsible for monitoring developments in the security and emergency management fields. They recommend best practices and benchmark our program against similar municipalities, and industry standards.

Corporate Security
 

Our division provides a wide range of core services related to:

• Security and protection of City facilities
• Employee protection and personal safety
• Maintaining and managing the Downtown Camera Program.
• Fire safety and alarm system auditing
• Security and fire incident investigations
• Consultation services to city departments, divisions and related agencies concerning security and personal safety issues
• Training
• Special event planning
• Coordination of contracted services for security guards and patrols, fire alarm maintenance, security alarm and camera systems

Emergency Management
 

Our division focuses on ensuring the City is prepared to respond as a team to major emergencies that may occur within our community. Emergency Management staff work with community agencies to facilitate London's plans to deal with major emergencies and disasters.

Key Activities:

• Emergency Management Program - This division liaises with the departments, divisions, agencies and businesses to develop and maintain an appropriate level of community preparedness.

• Emergency Response Plan Maintenance - The City of London Emergency Response Plan outlines roles and responsibilities of essential services to ensure that essential services are provided to the Community throughout the emergency. It describes the roles and responsibilities for the Mayor and other corporate officers. It also spells out how the City co-ordinates with community agencies such as hospitals, schools, utilities, telephone and volunteer groups including the Red Cross, Salvation Army and St. John Ambulance. Emergency Management staff work closely with all agencies to ensure this plan is kept up-to-date and coordinated with other sub-plans, agency plans and departmental operating procedures.

• Provincial Legislation Compliance - London must comply with Provincial legislation on emergency management. Our division is responsible for monitoring provincial requirements, and reporting on those issues to senior management and elected officials.

• Presentations and Displays - Public awareness and education in an important part of our activities, especially during National Emergency Preparedness Week in May.

• Training and Exercises - Emergency management training and exercises are facilitated through this office, helping to ensure that participants are well prepared to carry out their responsibilities in an emergency.

• Corporate Emergency Procedures - Staff of the emergency management office assist with development of building and departmental emergency procedures.

For more information, visit the Emergency Management Program website at www.london.ca/emergency.

Why We Do It

To contribute to a safe and secure environment through commitment to prevention, preparedness and response.

How To Contact Us