Policies & Procedures

Policy: 9001

Choosing a postsecondary institution is a major decision for students and their families. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act as amended (generally referred to as the Clery Act) is in section 485(f) of the Higher Education Act (HEA). The Clery Act requires all postsecondary institutions participating in the HEA’s Title IV student financial assistance programs to disclose campus crime statistics and security information. Key security mandates as follows:

• Maintain the safety of students, employees, visitors and guests on campus.

• Maintain a well-trained, community-service oriented team of Security officers respectfully responsive to students, employees, visitors and guests to encourage prompt reporting of potential or actual danger (See something/Say something).

• Maintain a Daily Crime Log; classifying and counting crimes, arrests and disciplinary referrals for violation of weapons, drug abuse and liquor laws and report the data in the Annual Security Report.

• Offer security awareness programs to inform the campus community about campus security procedures and practices to encourage the campus community to be responsible for their own security and that of others.

• Ensure the effectiveness of all security-related plans and equipment; e.g., Emergency Operations Plan, drills, closed circuit televisions (CCTV), door locks, lighting, etc., through a schedule of equipment checks and post-event reviews.

References:

Rowan College of South Jersey Administrative Procedure, 9001 Campus Security and

Compliance with the Clery Act

United States Department of Education, The Handbook for Campus Security and Security Reporting, 2016 Edition