Clery / Campus Security Authorities (CSAs)

Clery Center : Campus Security Authorities 2020 Video

What makes me a CSA? (Campus Security Authority)

As part of the Clery Act, qualifying incidents reported to University Police, from various sources including Campus Security Authorities, are required to be annually published and made available to the campus community. One purpose of the Clery Act is to encourage the reporting and collection of accurate campus crime statistics to promote crime awareness and enhance campus safety. 

The intent of including non-law enforcement personnel in the Campus Security Authority (CSA) role is to acknowledge that some community members and students in particular may be hesitant about reporting crimes, especially sexual violence, to the police. Because of this, victims of crime may turn to a trusted UWF employee for help and advice. For this reason, the Clery Act mandates that college campuses have CSAs in place. 

Regardless of your status (CSA or non-CSA), all community members are encouraged to promptly report all campus related criminal incidents and other public safety emergencies to UWF Police.

• Any individual(s) who have responsibility for campus security but who do not constitute a campus police department or security department.
• Any individual(s) or organization(s) specified in an institution's statement of campus security policy as an individual(s) or organization(s) to which students and employees should report criminal offenses.
• An official of an institution who has significant responsibility for student and campus activities including, but not limited to student housing, student discipline and campus judicial proceedings. An official is defined as any person who has the authority and the duty to take action or respond to particular issues on behalf of the institution.

A CSA is required to report all potential criminal incidents that come to their attention to the university police. A CSA's responsibilities DO NOT include investigating criminal incidents or determining whether an incident is actually a crime.

Who is not a CSA?

There are individuals at the University of West Florida who are not CSAs and are exempt from reporting crimes to the UWF Police Department. Examples are: 

• Faculty members that don't have responsibilities past the classroom, clerical, or cafeteria staff 
• Professional and pastoral counselors working within the scope of their license or religious assignment and provide confidential counseling

Who are the CSA's on campus?

The following positions have been designated as CSAs.

• Academic Advisors
• Advisors to Registered Student Organizations
• Athletics - Director, Associate, Assistant, Head coaches, Trainers, etc.
• Dean of Students and Assistant Dean of Students
• Student Accessibility Services
• English Language Program - ESL
• Enrollment Services
• Environmental Health and Safety
• EEOC Faculty and staff traveling with student on University related business (domestic and international)
• Housing and Residence Life
• Human Resources
• Military and Veterans Resource Center
• Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life
• Recreation and Wellness
• Student Conduct
• Student Government
• Women's Center
• Health Services
• Student Ombudsman