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Jeanne Clery Act
Compliance

Campus Safety Transparency & Reporting

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.
1998

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.

September 1, 1991

Institutions must begin to collect certain information with respect to campus crime statistics and campus security policies.

September 1, 1992

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

Collect and maintain comprehensive crime statistics for campus, public property, and non-campus locations as required by federal law.

Annual Security Report

Publish and distribute an annual security report containing crime statistics, security policies, and campus safety information to all students and employees.

Daily Crime Log

Maintain a daily crime log that records all crimes reported to campus security, available for public inspection during normal business hours.

Emergency Notifications

Provide timely warnings and emergency notifications to the campus community about crimes and emergencies that pose ongoing threats.

Campus Safety Education

Provide educational programs promoting awareness of campus security procedures, crime prevention, and personal safety.

Policy Disclosure

Disclose campus security policies, procedures for reporting crimes, and disciplinary actions taken by the institution.

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.

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2021-2022

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

Comprehensive report including crime statistics, emergency procedures, and campus safety initiatives.

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2019-2020

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

Detailed security and fire safety information including prevention programs and emergency response procedures.

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2017-2018

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

Historical report containing campus security policies, crime prevention information, and safety resources.

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2016-2017

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

Archived annual report with comprehensive campus safety information and crime statistics.

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2015-2016

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

Historical security and fire safety report documenting campus safety initiatives and crime prevention efforts.

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