Security and Fire Safety Overview

The Clemson University Police Department prepares this annual Clemson University Security and Fire Safety Report to comply with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act. This report is prepared in cooperation with the local law enforcement agencies surrounding our main campus and other non-campus locations, University Housing, the Office of Community and Ethical Standards, the Clemson University Fire Department and the Division of Student Affairs. Each entity provides updated information on their educational efforts and programs to comply with the Act.

Campus crime, arrest and referral statistics include those reported to the Clemson University Police Department, designated campus officials (see “Reporting a Crime” for a complete listing) and local law enforcement agencies. Procedures are in place to facilitate the confidential reporting of crimes should the complainant wish to remain anonymous.

Each year, an e-mail notification is made to all enrolled students, faculty and staff that provides the direct link to access the report online. Copies of the report may also be obtained at the Clemson University Police Department located next to Gate 10 of Memorial Stadium or by calling (864) 656-2222.

Disaster Situations

The University has a formal disaster management plan adopted by the Board of Trustees to establish procedures that will help officials make the best use of all available resources to manage disasters, minimize loss of life or injury and protect University resources and facilities. In the event of a disaster, the president or his designee will activate the plan immediately establishing an emergency operations center and mobilizing key officials. The plan includes procedures for communicating with those immediately affected by the situation and with the general public. For further information regarding the University’s Disaster Management Plan.

Crisis Management Team

The Crisis Management Team has been delegated full authority by the president of Clemson University to:

• Implement a swift, unified and comprehensive response to a serious incident;
• Investigate and evaluate serious incidents to prevent or minimize the impact of those and any future incidents; and
• Handle public and internal communications related to the event.

The Dean of Students chairs the Crisis Management Team.