Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications

Arcadia University issues timely warnings to alert the campus community about Clery Act crimes that occur within the University’s Clery geography (on campus, on public property within or immediately adjacent to campus, or on non-campus property owned or controlled by the University) when such crimes are reported to Public Safety officers, Campus Security Authorities, or local police and are determined by the Director of Public Safety (or designee) to represent a serious or ongoing threat to the health or safety of campus community members.

Criteria for issuing a Timely Warning:

● The crime is a Clery Act crime (e.g., criminal homicide, sex offenses, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, motor vehicle theft, arson, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, or hate crimes).

● The crime occurred within Clery geography.

● The crime poses a serious or ongoing threat to the campus community.

Arcadia University issues emergency notifications to alert the campus community about Clery Act crimes that occur within the University’s Clery geography (on campus, on public property within or immediately adjacent to campus, or on non-campus property owned or controlled by the University) when such crimes are reported to Public Safety officers, Campus Security Authorities, or local police and are determined by the Director of Public Safety (or designee) to represent significant emergency or dangerous situation that involves an immediate threat to the health or safety of campus community members on or near campus.

Criteria for issuing an emergency notification:

● The situation constitutes a significant emergency or dangerous situation (e.g., active shooter, bomb threat, severe weather, hazardous materials incident, outbreak of a communicable disease, etc.).

● The emergency is confirmed by the Director of Public Safety (or designee) or other designated University officials.