Training Module for Campus Security Authorities
(Jeanne Clery Act)

What is the Campus Security Act?
The Campus Security Act was establish in 1990 to require all colleges and universities to collect and disclose information about crime on and around campus property. Subsequent amendments to the law renamed it the Clery Act and more broadly defined reporting requirements. Campus Security Authorities are generally defined as University officials who have the authority and duty to respond to incidents on behalf of the University.

The Department of Education is the agency responsible for assuring that institutions comply with the Act.

What is a "Campus Security Authority?"
"Campus Security Authorities" are those persons with significant responsibility for student and campus activities. Examples include members of the Executive Cabinet, all academic deans, advisors to student organizations. all coaching staff, housing staff, members of the Public Safety Department and desk attendants for the residence hall. If you are in doubt about your status as a Campus Security Authority, please contact Public Safety for clarification.

Pastoral counselors and professional counselors are exempt from disclosing information.

What are my responsibilities as a "Campus Security Authority?"
You are required to report any listed crime that occurs either on campus or adjacent to any campus property of which you became aware. So, if you observe or have reported to you any of these crimes, you are to immediately notify Public Safety and Security (listed crimes are as delineated by the Act).

Incident Report Form »

Crimes to be reported:

• Aggravated Assault
• Arson
• Burglary
• Forcible Sex Offense
• Hate crimes
• Liquor, drug or weapon law violations (involving arrest)
• Motor vehicle theft
• Murder//non-negligent manslaughter
• Negligent manslaughter
• Non-forcible sex offenses
• Robbery
  
  

Not Sure?
If you are in doubt as to whether a situation is reportable, please err on the side of caution and report it to Public Safety. Please do not attempt to investigate or determine further facts of a situation - just make the report. Appropriate University personnel will contact you if further information is needed.

Timely Notice
One important part of this law requires the University to issue safety alerts about crimes that may pose an ongoing risk to the community. Therefore, as a Campus Security Authority, you are obligated to report these crimes without delay so that Public Safety can issue alerts in a timely manner to help avoid similar crimes from occurring.

How do I report the crime?

• If someone has been injured, if the situation is life-threatening or in an emergency call 911.
  
• Public Safety can be reached by dialing (973) 761-9300 on the main campus
• At the Law School, call (973) 642-8725
• A form can be downloaded  by Campus Security Authorities from Public Safety for the purpose of reporting listed crimes. This report should be filed regardless of whether or not the victim chooses to file a report or press charges. (Click here)
  
• Victims may remain anonymous and the Campus Security Authority should still file a report if it is believed that the crime has been reported in good faith.
  
  

Definitions of Clery Act crimes

• Aggravated assault: Causing or attempting to cause serious bodily injury. Assault with a weapon.
  
• Arson: Willful or malicious burning or attempts to burn property.
• Burglary: Unlawful entry of a structure (including all attempts) with the intent to commit a crime therein.
• Forcible sex offense: Any sex act directed against another, forcibly and against that person's will, and all acts where the victim is incapable of giving consent.
• Hate crimes: Any crime involving bodily injury motivated by the actor's perception of the victim's race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability.
• Liquor law, drug or weapons violations: (where there has been an arrest or disciplinary referral).
• Motor vehicle thefts: Including all attempted thefts.
• Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: The willful, non-negligent killing of one human being by another.
• Negligent manslaughter: The killing of another person through gross negligence.
• Non forcible sex offenses: Incest or statutory rape.
• Robbery: Taking or attempts to take anything of value by force, threat of force or violence, or by placing the victim in fear.
  

Questions?
Please contact the Assistant Director of Public Safety at (973) 275-2819 or the Associate Dean of Students at (973) 761-9077 if you have any questions or concerns about your responsibilities under this law. 

Public Safety will offer additional training of Campus Security Authorities throughout the year. You are encouraged to attend.