Campus security authorities

The Parkland College Public Safety Department encourages all members of the campus community to report any crime or safety concern. Under the Clery Act, some people on campus are legally required to report certain crimes. These people are called Campus Security Authorities (CSAs).

CSAs must report crimes that happen: 

  • On campus
  • In public areas next to the campus
  • In certain off campus building owned or leased by the College 

Reporting Form

Who is a CSA?

  1. All Parkland College Police Department employees 
  2. Anyone responsible for campus security (ex. someone who monitors access into a campus facility)
  3. An individual or group specified in Parkland College’s campus security policy
  4. A Parkland College official who has significant responsibility for student and campus activities

Examples of CSAs (not a complete list)

  • Dean of Students
  • Faculty/Staff Advisors to student clubs
  • Athletic Coaches
  • Study Abroad Program Coordinator
  • Student Life professionals
  • Department Directors

Examples of individuals who do not meet the CSA criteria:

  • Faculty who only teach classes and have no other student activitiy duties
  • Clerical staff
  • Counselors
  • Cafeteria staff

What should a CSA tell a reporting party?

If someone reports a crime, a CSA can say something like this:
“As part of my job at Parkland College, I am required by federal law to report certain crimes to Public Safety. If you want your name to stay private, the Report Form will not include your name, or anyone else’s. I will only include the information you choose to share. Public Safety will review this report to see if a Campus Safety Notice is needed. Even if you provide your name, the Campus Safety Notice will not include any personal details. Would you like to fill out the report together?”

What happens to CSA Reports?

Public Safety reviews all CSA reports to decide if a Clery crime happened and if a timely warning or emergency notification should be sent to the campus.  

The Clery Compliance Coordinator collects all crime reports, sends required information to the U.S. Department of Education, and publishes the Annual Security Report each year. They will also notify the campus community when the report is available.