Use this form to complete your required annual Campus Security Authority training.

First Name *

Last Name *

Email *

Email (Confirmation) *

GVSU Affiliation *
- Select Option Faculty/Staff Student Volunteer

Department *
- Select Option Athletics Center for Adult and Continuing Studies Department of Public Safety Dean of Students/OSCCR Division of Student Affairs DK Security Ellis Parking Housing and Residence Life Human Resources Office Inclusion and Equity Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Office of the Provost Padnos International Center Parking Services Recreation & Wellness Rec Center/Kelly Family Sports Center Residential Assistant Student Affairs Study Abroad Not listed Please specify a value for Department

I am a Campus Security Authority *
- Select Option True False

Correct. You have been identified as a Campus Security Authority for Grand Valley State University. 

Incorrect. You have been identified as a Campus Security Authority for Grand Valley State University. Please review the list of examples of CSAs. 

Examples of Positions That Are CSAs

• Law Enforcement Officers
• Security Officers
• Dean of Students Office professional staff
• Residential housing staff
• Coaches and athletic directors
• Student activities coordinators
• Judicial affairs
• Faculty or staff advisors to student organizations
• Coordinator of Greek affairs
• Students who monitor access to dormitories or other facilities
• Event security staff

If you feel you do not qualify as a CSA, please contact Kelli Dykstra at the Grand Valley Police Department ([email protected] or (616) 331-3517). 

Which of these individuals on campus would likely be a campus security authority? *
- Select Option Team Coaches Resident Assistants Faculty Advisors to Student Groups All of the Above

Correct. Team coaches, RAs and Faculty advisors to student groups are all likely to be identified as CSAs. 

Correct. HOWEVER, RAs and faculty advisors to student groups are also likely to be identified as CSAs. The best answer is "All of the above". 

Correct. HOWEVER, team coaches and faculty advisors to student groups are also likely to be identified as CSAs. The best answer is "All of the above".

Correct. HOWEVER, RAs and team coaches are also likely to be identified as CSAs. The best answer is "All of the above". 

True or False: As a Campus Security Authority, I only have to report crimes that involve students or staff. *
- Select Option True False

Correct. You should report any crimes that may have occurred on or near University property, regardless of if the subjects involved are affiliated with the University. 

Incorrect. You should report any crimes that may have occurred on or near University property, regardless of if the subjects involved are affiliated with the University.

If I am not sure whether a crime reported to me fell within Clery specific geography, I should: *
- Select Option Look at a campus map for clarification Ask a colleague within my department Report it anyway so the institution can make that determination

Correct. Clery geography can be tricky. If you are unsure, report the incident to allow Public Safety to make the determination. 

When in doubt, report it out! 

Incorrect. Clery geography can be tricky. If you are unsure, report the incident to allow Public Safety to make the determination. 

When in doubt, report it out! 

Which of these crimes is NOT a reportable offense under the Clery Act? *
- Select Option Sex Offense Burglary Pick-Pocketing Arson

Correct. Pick-pocketing is not a Clery Act reportable offense and does not need to be reported on the CSA form. However, a pick-pocketing incident can still be reported to police. 

Incorrect. Sex offense, burglary and arson are all Clery Act reportable offenses and should be reported directly to police or via the CSA form. 

When I receive a crime report, I should: *
- Select Option File it in a folder to submit at the end of the school year Report it right away Direct the reporting party to campus police/security

Correct. You should report an incident ASAP, and no longer than 48 hours after learning of the incident. 

Incorrect. You should report an incident ASAP, and no longer than 48 hours after learning of the incident.

Incorrect. You may ask if the victim has reported the incident to police or security, but do not insist that they do so. 

True or False: If a crime is disclosed to me, I am responsible for determining whether the crime took place before reporting. *
- Select Option True False

Correct. It is not your responsibility to investigate the incident. First ensure the victim is safe and is aware of available resources; then report the incident. 

Incorrect. It is not your responsibility to investigate the incident. First ensure the victim is safe and is aware of available resources; then report the incident. 

True or False: I must also report any incidents of Sexual Misconduct to Title IX. *
- Select Option True False

Correct: As a CSA, you are also responsible for reporting Sexual Misconduct to Title IX. However, as long as you make a report via the form linked below, the information will go to both Public Safety for CSA reporting and to Title IX. There is no need to make two reports!

https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?GrandValley&layout_id=105

Incorrect: As a CSA, you are also responsible for reporting Sexual Misconduct to Title IX. However, as long as you make a report via the form linked below, the information will go to both Public Safety for CSA reporting and to Title IX. There is no need to make two reports!

https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?GrandValley&layout_id=105

True or False: An incident of hazing was reported to me on June 1, 2024. I must report it to Public Safety for inclusion in the annual statistics. *
- Select Option True False

Correct: While you should still report this incident to officials at the university, hazing incidents will only be included in Clery statistics if they were reported to a CSA beginning January 1, 2025.

Incorrect: While you should still report this incident to officials at the university, hazing incidents will only be included in Clery statistics if they were reported to a CSA beginning January 1, 2025.

By checking this box, I agree that I have reviewed the CSA training information and agree to fulfill my duties as a CSA should I become aware of a Clery reportable crime. *
I agree

The department is required to annually contact each Campus Security Authority to confirm that each incident reported to a CSA during the prior calendar year (2019) has been documented on a CSA Incident Report Form and submitted to Public Safety, or confirm that no crimes were reported to the CSA during the year. 

If an incident was previously reported to you and has not yet been documented on a CSA Incident Report Form, please visit CSA Report to submit an Incident Report Form. 

If you have not had any crimes reported to you or have already documented any crimes reported to you as a CSA, please check the box below to provide confirmation. 

I do not have knowledge of any Clery reportable crimes which were not previously reported to Grand Valley Public Safety Services or Title IX *
I have no new crimes to report

Direct all questions about the Clery Act and Campus Security Authority responsibilities to: 

Kelli Dykstra
Assistant to the Chief of Police/Clery Compliance Specialist
(616) 331-3517
[email protected]

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