If you are the victim of a crime and do not want to pursue action within the University system or the criminal justice system, you may still want to consider making a confidential report. With your permission, a Public Safety officer can file a report on the details of the incident without revealing your identity (except if the incident involves allegations of Sexual Misconduct, which Public Safety employees must report to the Title IX Coordinator). The purpose of a confidential report is to comply with your wish to keep the matter confidential, while taking steps to enhance the future safety of yourself and others. With such information, the University of Rochester can keep an accurate record of the number of incidents involving students, employees and visitors; determine where there is a pattern of crime with regard to a particular location, method, or assailant; and alert the campus community to potential danger. Reports filed in this manner are counted and disclosed in the annual crime statistics for the institution. Pastoral and professional counselors are encouraged to refer persons they are counseling to report crimes to Public Safety on a voluntary, confidential basis for inclusion in the annual security report by following this procedure.
Any on-campus crime witnessed by a college student or employee must be reported to the Department of Public Safety as soon as possible. The Department of Public Safety is responsible for reporting and follow-up investigation when an incident is reported. All College students, employees, and visitors should exercise responsibility for their own safety while on campus.
Monitoring and Recording of Criminal Activity at Non Campus Locations
The University of Rochester monitors and records criminal activity involving students at non-campus locations owned or controlled by officially recognized student organizations, including those with non-campus housing. The University of Rochester Department of Public Safety (DPS) works in collaboration with local law enforcement agencies to ensure that crimes occurring at these locations are included in the University鈥檚 Annual Security Report (ASR).
DPS maintains communication with local law enforcement to collect and report incidents occurring at non-campus student organization properties. These crime statistics are documented and disclosed in the ASR, ensuring transparency and adherence to federal reporting obligations. Recognized student organizations are responsible for reporting any criminal incidents to DPS and local law enforcement. The University provides training and guidance to assist in compliance with this policy.