Campus Security Authority (CSA)

What Is a Campus Safety Authority?

A Campus Safety Authority (CSA) is an individual or organization affiliated with the College who has a responsibility to report certain criminal offenses under the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act).

A person may be considered a CSA if they fall into one or more of the following categories:

1. Individuals Responsible for Campus Security: Individuals associated with the College who have responsibility for campus security but are not Campus Safety Officers. Examples include Community Advisors and student event staff.
2. Individuals or Organizations Designated to Receive Crime Reports: Individuals or organizations identified by the College as individuals to whom students and employees should report criminal offenses. Examples include the Department of Campus Safety, the Dean of Students Office, and the Title IX Coordinator.
3. Employees with Significant Responsibility for Student and Campus Activities: College employees whose roles involve significant responsibility for student programs, activities, or campus life. Examples include club and organization advisors, Community Living staff, Student Activities staff, and student conduct or disciplinary staff.

What Is the Role of a CSA?

The primary responsibility of a Campus Safety Authority is to report certain criminal offenses, known as Clery Act crimes, to the appropriate College officials.

CSAs are responsible for promptly reporting qualifying incidents to one of the following:

• The Department of Campus Safety
• A member of the Dean of Students Office
• The Title IX Coordinator

CSAs receive training on how to accurately complete the Campus Safety Authority (CSA) Report Form and submit it to the appropriate College official.

Remember: CSAs play an important role in helping the College maintain accurate crime statistics, promote campus safety, and meet its reporting obligations under the Clery Act.