Timely Warnings

In order to keep the campus community informed about safety and security issues on an ongoing basis, the Clery Act mandates that an institution must alert the campus community of certain crimes in a manner that is timely and will aid in the prevention of similar crimes. These crimes must include all Clery Act crimes that are:

  • Reported to campus security authorities or local police agencies; and
  • Are considered by the institution to represent a serious or continuing threat to students and employees.

A 2008 amendment to the Clery Act directs that a timely warning be given to the campus community without delay of an incident that affects the safety of the campus community. The warning should be issued as soon as the pertinent information is available, because the intent of a timely warning is to alert the campus community of continuing threats especially concerning safety, thereby enabling community members to protect themselves.