Clery Act and Crime Reporting

The Clery Act is a federal law that requires colleges and universities in the United States to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses.

Understand the Clery Act

The Clery Act mandates the reporting and collection of crime statistics, timely warnings about threats to the campus community, and policies regarding campus safety and security. The law aims to promote transparency and awareness of campus safety issues among students, staff, and the public. Additional legal details are provided on the U.S. Department of Education's Campus Security Information.

Campus Security Authorities

A Campus Security Authority (CSA) is an individual designated under the Clery Act who has significant responsibility for student and campus activities at an institution of higher education. CSAs include various campus personnel such as campus police/security officers, resident assistants, coaches, advisors of student organizations, and other campus officials who interact regularly with students. CSAs undergo annual training to reinforce their responsibilities and ensure they are informed and prepared to fulfill their roles effectively. CSAs are required to promptly report all crimes they become aware of to Campus Police. by calling the RIC Campus Police at 401-456-8888. Alternatively, CSAs can report crimes here. Please reach out to Gianna Carbone at gcarbone@ric.edu to request an in-person training sessions or if you have any questions.