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What is the “Jeanne Clery” Disclosure Act? The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, codified at 20 USC 1092 (f) as a part of the Higher Education Act of 1965, is a federal law that requires colleges and universities to disclose certain timely and annual information about campus crime and security policies. All public and private post secondary educational institutions participating in federal student aid programs are subject to it. The law, originally enacted by Congress in 1990 as the Campus Security Act, was championed by Howard and Connie Clery after their daughter Jeanne was tragically murdered at Lehigh University in 1986. Amendments to the Act in 1998 renamed it in memory of Jeanne Clery. The Clery Act requires colleges and universities to publish an annual report every year by October 1st that contains 3 years worth of crime statistics and certain security policy statements including sexual assault policies which assure basic victim’s rights, the law enforcement authority of campus police and where the students should go to report crimes. Arapahoe Community College is calling for every student, faculty and staff member to work together to build a world-class learning-centered community college, which is committed to student success, creating a climate of cooperation, security and responsibility. To meet this challenge everyone needs to be well informed. This report is intended to accomplish this and to strive for an enriched and enlightened campus community where a safe and healthy environment is maintained and vitalized. As part of the larger community, the College shares many of the same interests and problems, including a concern about crime. The College has been fortunate in not experiencing a significant number of crimes but one should not be misled into thinking the campus is crime-free. There always exists the possibility of a criminal act occurring against a member of the ACC community despite the best efforts of the Campus Police Department and the administrative staff. A truly safe campus can only be achieved through shared responsibility. The College is responsible for maintaining a safe environment to support a healthy learning-centered campus. ACC is committed to make necessary physical improvements that would promote safety and well being, to review and update policies, procedures and rules, and to hold accountable those who choose to commit crimes or violate rules and regulations. Every student, faculty, staff member and visitor has the individual responsibility to be aware of their personal safety, to utilize college resources, to make positive choices, and use common sense. Crimes, violations, suspicious persons or activity, and safety issues should be reported upon discovery. Crime Statistics The Campus Police Department, as a matter of procedure and public information, collects and reports crime statistics monthly and yearly. The Campus Police Department complies with Federal (NIBRS; National Incident Based Reporting System) and State (UCR; Uniform Crime Reports) laws. The Campus Police Department also complies with the Department of Education statistical reporting requirements, including the Clery Act. The Campus Police Department makes reasonable efforts to obtain/exchange information from the local police departments and to gather annual statistics of reported crimes which occurred on ACC College property, reported crimes which occurred in the immediate surrounding public areas and reported directly to a specific local police agency. The Campus Police Department also makes reasonable efforts to obtain annual crime statistics from "campus security authority" which includes any official of the College who has significant responsibility for student and campus activities. The following campus offices are contacted by the campus Department of Campus Police Department in gathering annual crime statistics where informal reporting on a voluntary, confidential basis by a victim or a witness may have occurred.
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