Who should Campus Security Authorities (CSAs) report crimes to?

Campus Security Authorities (CSAs) are specifically designated individuals on a campus who have a responsibility to report crimes or incidents that may violate the Clery Act. The correct answer indicates that CSAs should report crimes to a designated official or office, which is typically a department within the institution that is responsible for handling such reports. This designated official ensures that the information is properly documented and that it is included in the annual crime statistics required under the Clery Act.

The reason this option is correct is that the Clery Act mandates that publicly funded colleges and universities maintain accurate crime statistics and make that information available to the public. Reporting to the designated official streamlines this process and ensures compliance with federal regulations. This official often coordinates the institution’s response to incidents and works to maintain campus safety as well.

In contrast, local police departments, while they can be notified about crimes, are not the required reporting channel for CSAs under Clery Act guidelines. The press should not be involved in internal reporting of crimes for compliance purposes, as it can complicate confidentiality and hinder investigations. Similarly, all faculty members are not designated to handle crime reporting, and it's important to have specific individuals or offices that are trained in compliance with the Clery Act to manage these reports correctly