The Clery Act

The Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (20 U.S.C. § 1092(f)),  is a federal law named in honor of Jeanne Clery, who was murdered in her dorm room by a fellow Lehigh University student in 1986. Under the Clery Act, all universities participating in federal financial aid programs are required to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. Compliance with the Clery Act is regulated by the Department of Education, and strict fines and penalties are enforced for institutions that fail to comply.

The purpose of the Clery Act is to provide timely information to the community about crime occurring in the area so they may make informed decisions regarding their safety and the safety of others. 

Pursuant to the Clery Act, ETSU is required to: 

  • Publish an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report containing campus security policy disclosures and crime and fire statistics for the previous three years
  • Maintain a Daily Crime Log and Fire Log cataloguing all crimes and fires reported to ETSU Public Safety
  • Issue Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications
  • Identify and train Campus Security Authorities

For additional information on the University's compliance with the Clery Act, or to address any questions or concerns, you may contact the Clery Coordinator at bradleyys@etsu.edu.