When might a timely warning be necessary?

A timely warning is necessary when there is a serious or ongoing threat to the safety of the campus community. Homicide and aggravated assault are considered serious crimes that create significant concern for the safety of students and staff. The Clery Act requires institutions to issue timely warnings for such incidents to alert the community about potential dangers and to provide information on how to protect themselves.

These warnings are essential because they ensure that students and faculty are informed of risks in a timely manner, which can help prevent further incidents and promote a safer environment. In contrast, minor incidents, traffic violations, and disruptive conduct do not typically present the same level of imminent threat, and therefore, do not necessitate the same type of notification under the Clery Act guidelines. The focus is on the severity and immediacy of the threat when determining the necessity of a timely warning.