Understanding Your Role as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) in Clery Act Compliance

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This material covers the responsibilities of Campus Security Authorities (CSAs) regarding the Clery Act, a federal law requiring colleges to report crime data. Learn about who qualifies as a CSA, what crimes need reporting, and how to fulfill reporting obligations. Understand the importance of timely and accurate reporting to Campus Police and Security to ensure campus safety and compliance with the law.

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Campus Security Authority (CSA) Training

GOAL Increase your understanding of the Clery Act and your roles and responsibilities as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) in reporting Clery Act crimes. Goal and Objective OBJECTIVE You will be able to carry out your responsibilities as a CSA to report, in good faith, allegations of Clery Act crimes to Campus Police and Security

What is the Clery Act? Who is a Campus Security Authority (CSA)? Overview What are your responsibilities as a CSA? Which crimes should you report? How do you report Clery Act crimes?

Federal law that requires colleges and universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses reported to: What is the Clery Act? Local law enforcement agencies Campus Security Authorities

The College is required to: Disclose campus crime statistics each year in an Annual Security Report Maintain a Daily Crime Log Issue Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications Make campus security policies available Submit Clery-reportable crimes to the U.S. Department of Education Responsibilities for JCC

Campus Police and Security personnel Non-police security staff responsible for monitoring College property Any individual or organization designated to receive reports of criminal offenses from students and employees An official who has significant responsibility for student and campus activities Exclusions: Pastoral counselor Professional counselor Who is a CSA?

Dial 911 in an emergency or if anyone is in imminent danger 1. Provide resources to the individual for help and support 2. What Are Your Responsibilities? Inform the individual you must report the incident as a confidential statistic 3. Report allegations, made in good faith, of Clery Act crimes to Campus Police and Security as soon as possible 4.

DO NOT: What Aren t Your Responsibilities? Apprehend the alleged perpetrator of the crime Insist the victim contact law enforcement if the victim chooses not to do so Try to make an authoritative determination as to whether or not a crime took place

Criminal Offenses Criminal Homicide Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter Negligent manslaughter Sexual Assault Rape Fondling Incest Statutory Rape Which Crimes Should You Report? Robbery Aggravated Assault Burglary Motor Vehicle Theft Arson

Motivated by negative opinion or attitude based on: Hate Crimes Race Gender Religion National Origin Sexual Orientation Gender Identity Ethnicity Disability Larceny-Theft Simple Assault Intimidation Destruction/Damage to Property/Vandalism Criminal Offenses (as described) Crimes You Should Report (Continued)

VAWA Offenses Disciplinary Violations Crimes You Should Report (Continued) Domestic Violence Dating Violence Stalking Incidents Liquor Law Drug Law Weapon Law Count a crime, regardless of whether it is attempted or completed

On Campus Example: student lounges and classrooms or administrative buildings Reportable Crime Locations Public Property Example: sidewalks or parking near campus (Clery Geography) Non-campus Property Example: athletics game

Report the following to Campus Police and Security: What type of crime? Where did it occur? When did it occur? How Do I Report A Crime? When was it reported to you? Who was the victim? * Where there any witnesses? * Are there any suspects? * * Indicates information which the individual may elect NOT to report

You play a critical role in maintaining a safe campus Report Clery crimes to Campus Police and Security as soon as possible When in doubt, report the crime Provide the facts and details Provide resources to the individual Summary