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Clery Act Statistics
The HUPD is dedicated to maintaining a safe and secure environment for learning and working.
Because Harvard, like many urban campuses, does experience some crime, the HUPD wants students, faculty, and staff to be aware of crime on campus and the area surrounding the campus. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security
Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, codified at 20 USC 1092 (f) (Clery Act) as a part of the
Higher Education Act of 1965, is a federal law that requires colleges and universities to disclose
annual information about campus crime. Each year the University files a report with the United
States Department of Education stating the incidences of crime on campus.
The following tables reflect the number of incidents for the crimes of homicide, manslaughter,
forcible and nonforcible sex offenses, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, larceny, motor
vehicle theft, and arson that occurred on or near campus for the previous three calendar years.
For a definition of the above crimes please visit
http://www.hupd.harvard.edu/crime_definitions.php.
Also included in the tables are arrests and disciplinary referrals for drug law violations, liquor violations,
weapon violations, and bias-related crimes.
The statistics include crimes reported
directly to the HUPD, to local law enforcement agencies, and to “campus security authorities.”
“Campus security authorities” are defined by the Clery Act as university officials who have
“significant responsibility for student and campus activities, including, but not limited to,
student housing, student discipline, and campus judicial proceedings.” Professional mental health
and religious counselors are exempt from reporting requirements.
For additional information on the Clery Act please visit: http://www.ed.gov/admins/lead/safety/campus.html.
The following tables comply with the Clery Act.
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