In support of the University's mission to provide a safe environment for our community, the following information has been prepared to increase your awareness of the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, also known as the Clery Act.
Who is Jeanne Clery?
In 1986 Jeanne Clery, a freshman at Pennsylvania's Lehigh University, was murdered in her campus residence hall room by another student. Jeanne's parents, lobbied to have a law passed that would require all institutions of higher learning that receive federal funding to publish the institution's crime statistics, identify resources for those impacted by sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking, as well as policies and procedures related to timely warnings and emergency notifications.
What is the Clery Act?
The Clery Act was passed in 1990 and aims to provide transparency around campus crimes policy and statistics. In 1998, Congress formally named the law in memory of Jeanne Clery.
The Clery Act requires institutions of higher education to produce an annual report containing crime statistics, fire incident statistics, and safety policies. The Clery Act requires institutions to report statistics related to certain crimes, such as criminal homicides, sex offenses, robberies, and aggravated assaults or other forms of criminal activity occurring within and immediately surrounding the geographical boundaries of the campus and any related buildings owned or operated by the University. This information is published annually, by October 1, in Stanford University's Safety, Security, and Fire Report.
Campus Security Authority (CSA)
Under the Clery Act, all institutional officials with significant responsibility for campus and student activities are referred to as Campus Security Authorities (CSA), and have certain reporting obligations under federal and state laws.
All Coaches, Red Coat staff members, Faculty who serve as advisors to student groups, and staff involved in student affairs are all considered CSAs and have a duty to report to law enforcement, the Clery Coordinator and to DAPER Administration. Only professional mental health and pastoral counselors are exempt from reporting when acting in these roles.
What are my CSA Responsibilities
Any CSA who becomes aware of a Clery-reportable crime that occurred on the Stanford campus or property owned or controlled by the University (including off-site facilities and short-term "control" such as the rental of a room during a university sponsored trip) must report the incident to the University's Clery Compliance Coordinator. Even crimes or incidents that take place at away competitions should be reported.
CALL 9-1-1 IMMEDIATELY if you are concerned for the safety of any of the involved parties or other members of the community.
CSAs must report violent crimes, sexual assaults, and hate crimes to law enforcement immediately or as soon as practicably possible. A victim must be advised that the information will not remain confidential, but that they have the opportunity to remain anonymous prior to notifying law enforcement.
To report to the Clery Compliance Coordinator submit the Incident Report Form to secure-clerycsa@lists.stanford.edu and cc DAPER Administration. The Incident Form is intended as a guide to assist CSAs in gathering information in compliance with the Clery Act and California Education Code.
Reportable Crimes
The CSA must also contact the Title IX Office if the incident being reported is a sexual assault or any incident that involved Prohibited Sexual Conduct Call 650-497-4955 to reach the Title IX Office.
The following Clery Crimes and attempts MUST be reported immediately to law enforcement, Clery Coordinator and DAPER Administration
• Homicide
• Manslaughter
• Sexual Assault (Rape, oral copulation, penetration w/foreign object, sodomy)
• Statutory Rape
• Incest
• Fondling
• Robbery
• Aggravated Assault
• Hate Crimes
• Dating Violence
• Domestic Violence
All other Clery Act Crimes and attempts MUST be reported to Clery Coordinator and DAPER Administration:
• Stalking
• Burglary
• Motor Vehicle Theft
• Arson
• Alcohol Law Violations
• Drug Law Violations
• Weapon Law Violations