What Crimes are "Clery Crimes"?
The Clery Act requires institutions receiving federal funding to publicly report statistics concerning the occurrence of certain criminal offenses involving students, faculty, staff or visitors. Here's the list of crimes we're required to report on:
Criminal Offenses
- Murder/Non-Negligent Manslaughter
- Manslaughter by Negligence
- Rape
- Fondling
- Statutory Rape
- Incest
- Robbery
- Aggravated Assault
- Burglary
- Motor Vehicle Theft
- Arson
Hate Crimes
A criminal offense that manifests evidence that the victim was intentionally selected because of the perpetrator’s bias against the victim. Bias is a performed negative opinion or attitude toward a group of persons based on their race, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation, ethnicity, national origin, or gender identity.
- All criminal offenses listed above (except Manslaughter by Negligence)
- Larceny-Theft
- Simple Assault
- Intimidation
- Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property
When reporting a hate crime offense, we must also include the type of bias. Types of bias include:
- Disability
- Gender Identity
- Religion
- Ethnicity
- National Origin
- Sexual Orientation
- Gender
- Race
Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Offenses
- Domestic Violence
- Dating Violence
- Stalking
Arrests and Referrals for Disciplinary Action
Referral for disciplinary action – The referral of any person to any official who initiates a disciplinary action of which a record is established and which may result in the imposition of a sanction. Disciplinary referrals are counted for:
- Weapon Law Violations
- Drug Law Violations
- Liquor Law Violations
Hazing
The Stop Campus Hazing Act was signed into law on December 23rd, 2024, which amended the Clery Act to add Hazing as a Clery reportable crime starting January 1st, 2025.