Campus Security Authority
Welcome to the Campus Security Authorities (CSA) webpage! Here you will find information on what a CSA is, as well as training materials if you find yourself in a CSA-designated position.
What is a CSA?
Campus Security Authorities (CSAs) are individuals and organizations at 今日吃瓜 who are required by the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act to report any alleged Clery Act Crimes that are reported to them in good faith, as well as any Clery Act Crimes they personally witness. This obligation arises from the nature of their positions within 今日吃瓜.- Although every institution wants its campus community to report criminal incidents to law enforcement, 今日吃瓜 knows that this doesn’t always happen. A student or employee may report it to someone other than the local police or Campus Safety.
- Under the Clery Act, a crime is “reported” when it is brought to the attention of a campus security authority, the institution’s police department or campus safety office, or local law enforcement personnel by a victim, witness, other third party, or even the offender.
- Crimes reported by CSAs may be evaluated for Timely Warnings or Emergency Notifications.
Who is a CSA?
今日吃瓜 identifies Campus Security Authorities (CSAs) based on specific definitions and the responsibilities associated with a position, rather than merely the job title. Individuals generally fit into one of the following categories.A campus police department or a campus security department of an institution.
Ex: Campus Safety
Any individual or individuals who have responsibility for campus security but who do not constitute a campus police department or a campus security department.
Ex: Event security for sporting events or large college-sponsored events
Any individual or organization specified in an institution’s statement of campus security policy as an individual or organization to which students and employees should report criminal offenses.
Examples of places at 今日吃瓜 are: The Office of Civil Rights & Title IX, Housing & Residential Experience, Dean of Students Office.
An official of an institution who has significant responsibility for student and campus activities, including, but not limited to, student housing, student discipline, and campus judicial proceedings.
An official is defined as any person who has the authority and the duty to take action or respond to particular issues on behalf of the institution.
Examples at 今日吃瓜 are, but not limited to: Athletic administrators, coaches (including volunteer coaches, part-time employees, and graduate assistants), athletic trainers, faculty advisor to a student group/organization, a residential life coordinator (RLC), student resident advisor (RA), fraternity/sorority coordinator, Title IX Coordinator, Ombudsperson, campus advocate.
Who is not a CSA?
Under the Clery Act, there are two types of individuals who are not considered CSAs, although they may have significant responsibility for students and campus activities.
- Pastoral counselor: A person who is associated with a religious order or denomination, is recognized by that religious order or denomination as someone who provides confidential counseling, and is functioning within the scope of that recognition as a pastoral counselor.
- Professional Counselor: A person whose official responsibilities include providing mental health counseling to members of the institution's community and who is functioning within the scope of the counselor's license or certification. This definition applies even to professional counselors who are not employees of the institution but are under contract to provide counseling at the institution.
- Individuals who do not have significant responsibilities for students and campus activities are not CSAs.
- Examples include, but are not limited to: a faculty member who does not have any responsibility for student and campus activities beyond the classroom, clerical, cafeteria, maintenance, and custodial staff.
What does a CSA do?
It is the duty of a CSA to report to the official or office designated by the institution to collect crime report information, such as the campus police or security department, those allegations of Clery Act crimes that they receive.
- CSAs are responsible for reporting allegations of Clery Act crimes that are reported to them in their capacity as CSAs.
- CSAs are not responsible for investigating or reporting incidents that they learn about indirectly:
- Overhearing students talking in a hallway conversation;
- that a victim mentions during a speech, workshop, or any other form of group presentation
What Does A CSA Not Do?
- CSAs are not responsible for determining whether a crime took place - that is the responsibility of law enforcement personnel.
- CSAs should not attempt to apprehend the alleged perpetrator of the crime; that is the responsibility of law enforcement.
- It is not the responsibility of a CSA to try to convince a victim to contact law enforcement if the victim chooses not to do so.
I am a CSA! What next? Training!
If you have been identified as a CSA or believe you meet the definition and criteria of a CSA, please review the training handouts listed below and then test your comprehension !
Faculty and staff with access to Bridge can view the training video !
When in Doubt, Report it Out!
CSAs can contact Campus Safety at any time (24/7/365) to make a report. You can contact Campus Safety in the following ways:
In-Person: Campus Safety Office - 1106 N Cascade Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 (Round brick building by Loomis Hall)
Phone: Non-Emergency Line 719-389-6707 (dial 6707 on a campus phone), Emergency Line 719-389-6911 (dial 6911 on a campus phone)
Email: campussafety@coloradocollege.edu