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Campus Security Authorities

The University is obligated, under the Clery Act, to identify and train Campus Security Authorities (CSAs). Campus Security Authorities are required to report any Clery qualifying crimes that they become aware of to UNC Police. CSAs are notified of this designation and are required to complete training on their obligations annually. CSAs are not expected to investigate any incidents. Please note that individuals designated as CSAs per the Clery Act are also Responsible Employees, as required by the University’s Policy on Prohibited Discrimination, Harassment and Related Misconduct.

Not every employee is a Campus Security Authority. Clerical staff, accounting/IT personnel and faculty without responsibilities beyond classroom instruction are generally not designated as CSAs. Individuals who are not designated as CSAs are strongly encouraged (but not obligated) to report Clery qualifying crimes to UNC Police.

The law outlines four categories of CSAs the University must designate:

  • Sworn law enforcement officers in UNC Police
  • Non-sworn campus security personnel, such as, but not limited to, those working at
    • Ackland Art Museum
    • Playmakers Theater
    • University athletic events
  • Staff in offices designated as reporting options under University policy
    • Equal Opportunity and Compliance Office
    • Office of the Dean of Students
    • UNC Police
  • Officials with significant responsibility for student and campus activities outside of normal classroom instruction, such as, but not limited to:
    • Deans and department heads
    • Program directors and associate directors
    • Academic advisors
    • Staff in student affairs and student support roles
    • Study abroad personnel
    • Resident advisors and Safewalk employees

Clery qualifying crimes are counted when they are reported to a CSA, regardless of prosecution status. CSAs may report a non-emergency incident by calling UNC Police or by using the Clery Incident Report form. If there is an immediate risk to life, safety or property, call 911.

There are several options available on campus if you would like to report a crime to a confidential resource:

Additionally, crimes can be reported anonymously via the Silent Witness page.

The Clery Act mandates that all Campus Security Authorities (CSAs) receive training annually on their reporting obligations. Each year, CSAs will receive an email reminding them of their designation as CSAs and prompting them to complete training. The training consists of a 20-minute webinar and a short quiz. The training may be accessed via Carolina Talent.
If there is an immediate risk to life, safety or property, please call 911 or UNC Police at 919-962-8100.

The Incident Report Form is used to collect Clery Crime reports from Campus Security Authorities (CSAs). CSA training must be completed before using the reporting form.

Campus Security Authority (CSA) Reporting Form