What is the Clery Act?
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security, Policy and Crime Statistics Act, or the Clery Act, is a federal law that requires all U.S. colleges and universities, both public and private, participating in federal student aid programs, to maintain and disclose certain crime statistics and campus security information.
Why is the Clery Act Important?
The Clery Act was designed to assist students, parents, and other members of the campus community in making informed decisions regarding their personal safety. The Clery Act promotes transparency in crime statistics on campus, and requires institutions of higher education to make certain crime statistics public and readily available. In compliance with the Clery Act, Texas A&M University-Texarkana University Police Department (UPD) maintains a Daily Crime Log and a Daily Fire Log at the main UPD office in the Central Plant building. This log is available for review upon request. The logs note all CLERY related crimes and fire incidents. The logs are available 24-hours a day, 7 days a week. Any UPD personnel may provide you with the log upon request. The campus crime statistics, along with campus safety policies, programs, and general information is published in a yearly campus safety report.
Reporting Crimes
At Texas A&M University-Texarkana, all emergencies or suspected criminal activities should be reported immediately to the University Police Department by calling 6611 from a campus phone or 903-334-6611 from a cell phone. Blue emergency phones located around campus provide quick access to campus police. Criminal activity can also be reported to designated Campus Security Authorities (CSAs) such as deans, residence life staff, student life personnel, and coaches. These reports can be made confidentially or anonymously and are included in the University’s annual crime statistics when appropriate. Victims who prefer not to pursue formal action can still file a report to help the University identify patterns and maintain campus safety. Felony crimes may also be reported anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 903-793-7867. Confidential reporting is available through mental health and wellness services for both students and employees.