The Clery Act, requires colleges and universities to share information about campus crime and safety policies with the public. One of the requirements of the Clery Act is that the university maintain an alert system for reports of certain crimes on campus. A 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 reported within Clery geography and based on the information known at that time poses a serious or ongoing threat to the campus community.

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. 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. The U.S. Department of Education regulates Clery Act compliance, and the University of Tennessee works diligently to comply with the Clery Act and to keep its community safe and informed.

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].