Jeanne Clery Act
Compliance
About the Jeanne Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Act, officially known as the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, is a federal law requiring colleges and universities that receive federal funding to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. It was named after Jeanne Clery, a student who was murdered at Lehigh University in 1986. The Clery Act aims to provide transparency regarding campus safety policies and crime statistics to students and employees.The Campus Security Act was changed to the Jeanne Clery Act and also included additional reporting obligations and added a daily crime log requirements.
This section is in compliance with the Higher Education Act requiring institutions of higher education receiving federal financial assistance to furnish certain information to enrolled and prospective students and others.
Institutions must begin to collect certain information with respect to campus crime statistics and campus security policies.
Institutions must prepare, publish and distribute through publications or mailings to all current students and employees, and to any applicant for enrollment upon request.
Compliance Requirements
Tougaloo College meets all federal requirements for campus safety transparency and crime reporting.
Crime Statistics Collection
Annual Security Report
Daily Crime Log
Emergency Notifications
Campus Safety Education
Policy Disclosure
Crime Reporting
The college community is encouraged to report all criminal activity occurring on campus to the appropriate authorities.
Business Hours Reporting
Report crimes during regular business hours to Campus Security.
Location
Jamerson Hall
Second Floor - Room #11
After Hours Reporting
For after-hours incidents, contact Security at the Guard House.
24-Hour Security
Guard House at Main Entrance
Available 24 Hours Daily
Emergency Contact
For immediate emergencies requiring urgent response.
Emergency Line
601-977-7857
Available 24/7
Annual Security & Fire Safety Reports
Access current and archived annual security and fire safety reports as required by the Jeanne Clery Act.
2022-2023
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
Most recent annual report containing campus crime statistics, security policies, and fire safety information.
2021-2022
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
Comprehensive report including crime statistics, emergency procedures, and campus safety initiatives.
2019-2020
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
Detailed security and fire safety information including prevention programs and emergency response procedures.
2017-2018
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
Historical report containing campus security policies, crime prevention information, and safety resources.
2016-2017
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
Archived annual report with comprehensive campus safety information and crime statistics.
2015-2016
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
Historical security and fire safety report documenting campus safety initiatives and crime prevention efforts.
Print Copies Available
Physical copies of annual security reports are available upon request at the following locations:
Public Safety Office
Dean of Student Services
Request Information
Contact either office during regular business hours to request printed copies of annual security reports or additional campus safety information.