Introduction

A Message from Chancellor Lee H. Roberts

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, is committed to serving our students, faculty, staff and to training the next generation of leaders. To carry out our mission, we must provide a safe and enriching environment that promotes and protects research, scholarship and creativity.

Creating a safe environment requires the support and active participation of every person on our campus. This year, we have made significant progress in improving safety security measures on campus. Nevertheless, the University will continually work to make advancements in safety to ensure that Carolina continues to be an inviting learning and working environment.

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is written to comply with the requirements of the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. This report is a useful tool for the Carolina community to learn about the ongoing security initiatives on campus. Together, we can keep the Carolina community safe and welcoming.

A Message from UNC Police Chief Brian James

UNC Police works in partnership with the University community to ensure a safe environment where our students, faculty and staff can thrive. Officers conduct preventive vehicle and foot patrols, respond to reports of crime, address concerns and provide education programs and resources to the community. Information about many of the campus safety policies and practices are described here in the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. I encourage everyone to read about the various resources available such as the Carolina Ready App as well as our educational and community outreach programs. Our officers and staff are committed to initiating and maintaining close ties with the community as we work to provide a safe environment for all. Please stop by the department at 285 Manning Dr. to ask any questions about any security issues that are important to you.

Policies for Preparing the Annual Security Report

This report is prepared by the University’s Clery Compliance Coordinator in collaboration with other campus partners, including UNC Police, the Office of Student Conduct, the Equal Opportunity and Compliance Office, Carolina Housing as well as others. This report’s crime statistics for property owned or controlled by the institution are gathered from campus security authorities and police departments with jurisdiction over Clery geography. You may obtain a paper copy of the report upon request by contacting UNC Police at 919-962-3951 or visiting the department in person at the Public Safety Building. The report is distributed to all students and employees via formal notice email on or before the annual publication deadline of Oct. 1. All policy statements in this report apply to each campus unless otherwise specified.

Policy Statement on Nondiscrimination

The University is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment and to ensuring that educational and employment decisions are based on individuals’ abilities and qualifications. Consistent with these principles and applicable laws, it is therefore the University’s policy not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status as consistent with the University’s Policy on Prohibited Discrimination, Harassment and Related Misconduct. No person, on the basis of protected status, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation under any University program or activity, including with respect to employment terms and conditions. Such a policy ensures that only relevant factors are considered and that equitable and consistent standards of conduct and performance are applied.