Crime reporting (including Clery crimes)

Where to report

In an emergency or if there is a serious ongoing threat

Call 911 immediately or report to UCPD immediately. 

Non-emergency

Call the Berkeley University of California Policy Department (UCPD) on the non-emergency line (510) 642-6760 or make an in-person report to UCPD at 1 Sproul Hall (basement) anytime, 24-hours, 7 days a week. If the crime you are reporting occurred off-campus, UCPD can assist you, if needed, in reporting to the local law enforcement department.

Clery reporting

The CSA Reporting Form is the place to report alleged Clery Act crimes, namely, primary criminal offenses, Violence Against Women Act offenses, hate crimes and liquor/drug/weapons arrests and referrals for disciplinary action which take place within Clery geography. 

When reporting is required

Campus Security Authorities (CSA) are required to report alleged Clery crimes.

Who is a Campus Security Authority (CSA)?

You are a CSA if you:

  • Work for campus police or otherwise have responsibility for campus security.
  • Are designated, as an individual or through your office/organization, to receive reports of criminal offenses from students and employees. 
  • Have responsibility for campus security but do not work for a campus police department or a campus security department, such as an individual who is responsible for monitoring entrance into a University property.
  • Have significant responsibility for student and campus activities (e.g., student housing, student discipline and campus judicial proceedings, serving a advisor to a registered student organization).

Every CSA is assigned the annual Clery Act Training for Campus Security Authorities course through the UC Learning Center. If you are not sure of your status as a CSA, you can check your training assignments in the Learning Center.

More information

Relevant policy

Clery Act Policy – Campus Safety and Security Reporting 

Informal summary

The UC Clery Act Policy outlines the University's compliance with the federal Clery Act, which requires colleges and universities to:

  • Collect and publish data on specific campus crimes.
  • Issue timely warnings and emergency notifications about threats to safety.
  • Maintain a publicly accessible daily crime log.
  • Publish an Annual Security Report (ASR), including crime statistics, safety policies, and resources.

Do I also need to make a report elsewhere?