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For a Campus Security Authority (CSA) 1 In 1986 Jeanne Clery was raped and murdered in her dorm room at Lehigh University. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) was enacted in her memory. Introduction 2 The goal of the Clery Act is to ensure students, prospective students, parents and employees have access to accurate information about crimes committed on campus and campus security procedures. 3 Introduction The Clery Act Information disclosed under the Clery Act can assist students and parents in making decisions which affect their personal safety. The following information is general guidance for a Campus Security Authority (CSA). Each campus is responsible for establishing appropriate procedures to implement these requirements. 4 Introduction Section 1: Clery Act Definitions and Requirements 06 Section 2: Campus Security Authority 12 Section 3: Responsibilities and Reporting 18 Section 4: Review and Guidance 31 Table of Contents 5 Section 1: Clery Act Overview – Definitions and Requirements 6 Section 1 What is the Clery Act? The Clery Act requires institutions of higher education receiving federal financial aid to report specific crime statistics on campus and provide safety and crime information to members of the campus community. Law is tied to federal student financial aid programs and requires colleges and universities to make timely warnings, emergency notifications, and provide annual information about campus crime statistics and security policies. Violators can be “fined” up to $35,000 per incident by the U.S. Department of Education, the agency charged with enforcement of the Act. 7 Section 1: Clery Act Overview Why is this important? Many crimes, especially sexual assaults, are not reported to police. The Clery Act requires that the University gather and publish crime data from multiple sources (including a Campus Security Authority) to ensure that students and others know about po