About the Clery Act

The “Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act” requires colleges and universities to report annually certain information regarding their campus security policies and campus crime statistics. EMU complies with the act by publishing annually a safety report to inform the campus community, visitors, and the general public of the university’s policies and procedures for campus safety and security.

EMU strives to maintain a safe campus environment in which to live, learn, and work. Though emergencies and incidents of serious crime are relatively few at EMU, it is crucial that all members of the campus community recognize reportable incidents and understand the procedures for reporting such incidents to appropriate persons.

EMU’s security programs include awareness seminars for all students, through training of residential-life staff, and campus security personnel.

Annual campus safety and security report

The 2008-10 Clery Act Crime Statistics and Annual Fire Report (PDF) includes statistics for the previous three calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus and on public property immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters.

Additional laws now require similar public reporting on fire safety. This information is now part of the campus safety report, which you can download below.

Download the 2008-10 Clery Act Crime Statistics and Annual Fire Report (PDF). Statistics are updated online each fall.

Timely warnings

When there are security related incidents that the public should be aware of, the vice president for student life and/or the director of physical plant initiates a “timely alert” to the campus community through e-mail and on the university website.