Campus Security Authority (CSA)

In a calm and kind way, interrupt to inform the person that you are required by law to report the information to Liberty University Police Department. This may feel awkward or uncomfortable, but it is very important.

For example, if the person is having a hard time talking about an incident, you can say, “Tell me what happened, take as much time as you need.” If the person continues to share his or her experience, listen without judging; allow the person to share what he or she wants at their own pace; offer resources and other reporting options; and share Liberty’s anti-retaliation and amnesty policies, found within Liberty University’s Sexual Misconduct Policy.

If the person is reporting sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, or stalking please provide them with the Notice of Rights and Options.

• A description of the incident (what happened)
• Names of all the individuals involved
• Date and time the incident was reported to you
• Date and time the incident occurred
• Exact location of the incident.

If you can, ask the following questions: what is the victim to perpetrator relationship? Is the victim afraid or significantly distressed? Were there any threats made?

Talk to LUPD about how to navigate this. If there is safety or emergency concern, call 911 immediately. If the student or employee reports a sexual or physical assault, encourage them to get medical care at Lynchburg General Hospital.

Submit a report here. Contact LUPD or the Office of Equity and Compliance if you need further assistance submitting a report.

The person may want you to pray with them, listen further, or sit with them while they think through their options. Do your best to be supportive and know that violence against a person is never his or her fault. Also, offer that person confidential resources.

As a CSA, please make sure you submit the report to LUPD immediately after you have gathered the relevant information. It is important to remember that all Clery crimes should be reported regardless of when the crime occurred, many incidents are delayed reports but still count as a Clery crime (for example: a student who reports to you that they were sexually assaulted on campus six months ago should still be reported as a Clery crime).