What are "timely warnings"?

Timely warnings are notifications issued by the institution about crimes that pose a serious or ongoing threat to the campus community. This function is an essential component of the Clery Act, which mandates that educational institutions inform their students and employees of potential threats to safety. These alerts are designed to provide information that can help individuals take necessary precautions to protect themselves and ensure their safety.

The focus on "serious or ongoing threats" emphasizes the intent behind timely warnings, highlighting that they are not simply about any incident, but rather about those that could significantly impact the safety of members of the campus. This could include violent crimes, reported sexual assaults, or other events that have the potential to cause harm or instill fear within the community.

In contrast, the other choices either overemphasize minor incidents or limit the scope of notifications to specific circumstances, which does not align with the broader purpose of timely warnings as required by the Clery Act.