What are Timely Warnings? In compliance with the “Timely Warning” provisions of the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1998, 91°µÍř issues timely warnings to the entire campus community when there is information that a Clery Act Crime has occurred on or near the University that is considered by the institution to represent a serious or continuing threat to campus safety.
The Chief of Public Safety or designee, in consultation with University senior leadership, makes the decision whether to issue a timely warning on a case-by-case basis in light of all the facts surrounding the incident. Timely warnings are issued as soon as possible after the Department of Public Safety is notified; however, the release of the warning is subject to the availability of accurate facts concerning the incident.
Criteria to be evaluated may include:
- The nature of the crime

- The continuing danger to the campus community
- The possible risk of compromising law enforcement efforts
Timely warnings include information that promote safety and would aid in the prevention of similar crimes, including, but not limited to:
- Brief description of the crime(s) that occurred

- Date and time when the crime(s) occurred
- Location of the crime(s)

- Possible connections between incidents (if applicable)
- Description of suspect(s) and/or any available information to aid in the apprehension of the offender(s) (if applicable)

- Recommended actions
- Precautions for the campus community to protect itself

- Description of crime reporting options at the University
Timely warnings are issued to the University community through one or more electronic communications, including, but not limited to: my.norwich.edu, university e-mail with the assistance of the Director of Communications or designee, the Department of Public Safety’s webpage, and/or social media outlets.
Every effort is made to prevent identifying victims of crime.
For more information about Timely Warnings, please contact the Department of Public Safety at 802-485-2498, or publicsafety@norwich.edu.