Campus Reporting Obligations for the Clery Act
CSAs are required to report Clery Act crimes so that accurate crime statistics can be shared with the community. There are four main categories of crimes that CSAs must report under the Clery Act: certain criminal offenses, hate crimes, VAWA offenses, and weapons, drug, and liquor law violations.
Criminal Offenses & Hate Crimes
Criminal offenses include murder, manslaughter, sexual assault (including rape, fondling, incest, and statutory rape), robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, motor vehicle theft, and arson. Any crime can be classified as a hate crime if it is motivated in whole or in part by bias, prejudice, or hatred based on the victim's actual or perceived characteristics. Hate crimes can include the criminal offenses already listed above, but they can also include other crimes such as larceny (theft), simple assault, intimidation, destruction, damage, and/or vandalism of property.
VAWA & Law Violations
Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) crime offenses include sexual assault, relationship violence, and stalking. These crimes should be reported regardless of the victim's gender. Weapons, drug, and liquor law violations must also be reported on and around college campuses.
CSAs are required to report any Clery Act crime they know of that has happened within the places that fall into one of three Clery Act Geographic Categories.
This category includes any property owned or controlled by the institution, such as buildings, residence halls, and sports facilities, that are within the institution's campus security jurisdiction.
This category includes any property owned or controlled by the institution that is not within the campus security jurisdiction but used by the institution for educational purposes or related activities. Examples include off-campus classrooms, research facilities, or other locations where the institution conducts official activities.
This category includes public property, such as streets, sidewalks, and roads, that is within the campus security jurisdiction or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. It also includes public property designated by the institution as being used primarily by the institution for educational purposes.
Where to Report Clery Act Crimes
Once you receive a report of a Clery Act crime, you should **immediately** report it to your institution's designated individual or office. Where you send reports of Clery Act crimes will depend on your institution. Typically, CSAs are required to send their reports to one or more of the following entities:
Here are some myths to look out for:
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Campus Security or Police Department
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Clery Compliance Coordinator
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Title IX Coordinator
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Campus Administration
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Check your institution's policies for more information on where to send your reports.
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