Introduction

A Message from the Chancellor, Kevin Guskiewicz

At the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, we are committed to serving the people of our state, the nation and the world in an environment that is safe for all of our students, faculty, staff and community members. In the past year, we have sought to further this commitment through the work of the Campus Safety Commission, which has provided valuable input on campus safety initiatives and the delivery of campus safety services and ensured that the concerns of all members of our community reach our University administration. We have made important strides on issues of social justice and transparency in our campus safety efforts, and we are eager to continue to hear from our community and build on this early progress.

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is written to comply with the requirements of the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, and it is my hope that you will learn from this report the ongoing safety and security initiatives on campus and continue to play an active role in creating a safe and inclusive campus environment for the Carolina community.

A Message from Interim Police Chief, Rahsheem Holland

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Police Department works diligently each day to maintain a safe environment where our students, staff, and faculty can thrive. Officers conduct vehicle and foot patrols, respond to reports of crime, address problems, and provide education programs and resources to the community. Information about many of the campus’ safety policies, and practices are described here in the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. I encourage everyone to read about the various programs and services that are also available, such as the LiveSafe App or the Community Police Academy. Our officers and staff are committed to initiating and maintaining close ties with the community. Feel free to stop by the department at 285 Manning Drive to ask any questions about security issues that are important to you.

A Message from the Clery Compliance Coordinator, Jennifer Scott

The UNC-Chapel Hill Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains detailed information about our campus safety policies and procedures, the many safety-related programs and tools available to our community and statistics about crime in our area. I hope that you will use the information in this report as you go about your time here and make the most of everything Carolina has to offer. I would also like to thank all of the campus and community partners who work diligently with us throughout the year to compile this report and who strive each day to make Carolina a safe and welcoming place for all.

Policies for Preparing the Annual Security Report

This report is prepared by the University’s Clery Compliance Coordinator in collaboration with other campus partners, including UNC Police, the Office of University Counsel, the Equal Opportunity and Compliance Office, Carolina Housing as well as others. This report’s crime statistics for property owned or controlled by the institution are gathered from campus security authorities and local police. You may obtain a paper copy of the report upon request by contacting UNC Police at 919-962-3951 or visiting the department in person at the Public Safety Building. The report is distributed to all students and employees via formal notice email on or before the annual publication deadline of October 1. In 2020, the publication deadline was extended to December 31.

Policy Statement on Nondiscrimination

The University is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment and to ensuring that educational and employment decisions are based on individuals’ abilities and qualifications. Consistent with these principles and applicable laws, it is therefore the University’s policy not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status as consistent with the University’s Policy on Prohibited Discrimination, Harassment and Related Misconduct. No person, on the basis of protected status, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation under any University program or activity, including with respect to employment terms and conditions. Such a policy ensures that only relevant factors are considered and that equitable and consistent standards of conduct and performance are applied.