When is an institution considered to be "in good faith" regarding reported crimes?

An institution is considered to be "in good faith" regarding reported crimes when they reasonably believe the information is presented under the Clery Act. This definition emphasizes the importance of having a reasonable belief that the data being reported is accurate and in compliance with the Act’s requirements.

Good faith in this context implies that the institution has taken the necessary steps to ensure that the information being collected and reported is reliable and reflects genuine incidents that occurred on or near the campus. Simply documenting all incidents or having a high crime reporting rate does not inherently mean that the institution is in good faith; the focus is on the reasonableness and accuracy of the gathered information. Thus, even if an institution reports incidents without hesitation, if there's a lack of reasonable belief about the information's accuracy, it cannot be considered to be acting in good faith.