Stephen Tynes death-threat charges behind Dal security boost

Dalhousie University remains on increased security Thursday after a medical student was charged with making death threats against two people connected to the university.

Janet Bryson, spokeswoman for the university, said they're focusing on keeping staff and students safe.

"There will be increased security around the [Sir Charles] Tupper [Medical] Building today," she said Thursday.

"We are in close contact with Halifax Regional Police and our security staff is working closely and collaboratively with them to ensure the safety of our community."

Stephen Tynes, 30, was charged this week with two counts of uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm and one count of engaging in threatening conduct. 

He was released from custody under conditions and has been suspended from the university. 

He must live under supervision, he must not come within 25 kilometres of Dalhousie's Carleton campus — except under supervision — and he must not possess firearms. 

Tynes was accused of willfully causing the death of a cat in Truro last year.

Chris Hansen of Nova Scotia's Public Prosecution Services said they didn't take the case to trial because they didn't think police had gathered evidence that would lead to a conviction. 

Police said the situation was not related to the Taylor Samson murder investigation.