The law was later renamed the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (20 USC § 1092(f)), also referred to as the Clery Act, to honor Jeanne’s memory. However, the mission remains the same:
To provide timely information to the community about crime occurring in the area so they may make informed decisions regarding their safety and safety of others.
The Clery Act requires higher education institutions who receive federal funds to comply with over 115 policies and procedures related to safety and security. Clery compliance is regulated by the Department of Education, and strict fines and penalties are enforced on those institutions who fail to comply with its mandates. The University of Tennessee works diligently to comply with the Clery Act and to keep its community safe and informed.
Timely Warning, referred to on campus as a Safety Notice, is a campus-wide notification that may be required when a reported Clery Act crime occurs within Clery geography and poses a serious or ongoing threat to students, employees, or others on campus. A Timely Warning is issued to help the campus community make informed decisions and take steps to protect their safety. It is not a determination that a crime occurred or that any individual is responsible.
A Timely Warning is separate from any investigation or disciplinary process. The university may be required by federal law to issue a warning even if it cannot investigate the report, identify a suspect, or determine responsibility, including situations where the reporting party chooses not to participate.
This website serves as a platform of information and resources to help the campus community understand the Clery Act, to provide easily accessible campus crime information and statistics, and to support other initiatives related to compliance.
For additional information on the university’s compliance with the Clery Act, or to address any questions or concerns, you may contact Kristin Parrott, Clery Compliance Coordinator at [email protected].