Annual Security and Crime Reports

Atlanta Metropolitan State College is committed to providing the university with a safe environment conducive to the goals of education and research.

The Annual Security and Crime Report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (timely warnings and emergency notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the university will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in on-campus student housing facilities; in non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an on-campus student housing facility during the three most recent calendar years.

Although reported crime at Atlanta Metropolitan State College is relatively low, it is important for students to remember that we are not immune from criminal activity.

2024 Annual Security Report

2023 Annual Security Report

2022 Annual Security Report

2021 Annual Security Report

2020 Annual Security Report

2019 Annual Security Report

Crime and Fire Log and Warnings Map

The daily Crime and Fire Log is mandated under Federal Law by the Clery Act.

It includes all criminal incidents that are reported to the Atlanta Metropolitan State College Police Department that occur on campus and within the usual patrol areas of the University Police Department.

This includes some driving offenses such as DUI, hit-and-run (of a person) and vehicular manslaughter. The log is designed to provide crime information on a timelier basis than the annual statistical disclosures.

Clery Act Crime Definitions

Aggravated Assault

The unlawful attack by one person upon another for the purpose of inflicting severe or aggravated bodily injury. This type of assault usually is accompanied by the use of a weapon or by means likely to produce death or great bodily harm.

Arrest

For Clery Act purposes, arrest is defined as persons processed by arrest, citation or summons.

Arson

Any willful or malicious burning or attempt to burn, with or without intent to defraud, a dwelling house, public building, motor vehicle or aircraft, personal property of another, etc.

Burglary

The unlawful entry of a structure to commit a felony or a theft. The UCR classifies offenses locally known as Burglary (any degree); unlawful entry with intent to commit a larceny or felony; breaking and entering with intent to commit a larceny;housebreaking; safecracking; and all attempts at these offenses as Burglary.

Dating Violence

Violence committed by a person who is or has been in a social relationship of a romantic or intimate nature with the victim; and where the existence of such a relationship shall be determined based on a consideration of the following factors:

  • The length of the relationship;
  • The type of relationship; and
  • The frequency of interaction between the persons involved in the relationship.

Domestic Violence

A felony or misdemeanor crime of violence committed by:

  • A current or former spouse or intimate partner of the victim,
  • a person with whom the victim shares a child in common,
  • A person who is cohabitating with or has cohabitated with the victim as a spouse or intimate partner,
  • A person similarly situated to a spouse of the victim under the domestic or family violence laws of the jurisdiction receiving grant monies (under the Violence Against Women Act [VAWA]), or
  • Any other person against an adult or youth victim who is protected from that person’s acts under the domestic or family violence laws of the jurisdiction.

Drug Law Violations

These are the violation of laws prohibiting the production, distribution and/or use of certain controlled substances and the equipment or devices utilized in their preparation and/or use. The unlawful cultivation, manufacture, distribution, sale, purchase, use, possession, transportation, or importation of any controlled drug or narcotic substance and the arrests for violations of state and local laws, specifically those relating to the unlawful possession, sale, use, growing, manufacturing and making of narcotic drugs.

Illegal Weapons Possession

The violation of laws or ordinances prohibiting the manufacture, sale, purchase, transportation,possession, concealment, or use of firearms, cutting instruments, explosives, incendiary devices or other deadly weapons.

Liquor Law Violations

The violation of state or local laws or ordinances prohibiting the manufacture, sale, purchase,transportation, possession, or use of alcoholic beverages, not including driving under the influence and drunkenness. Included in this classification are:

  • the manufacture, sale, transporting, furnishing, possessing, etc., of intoxicating liquor;
  • maintaining unlawful drinking places;
  • bootlegging;
  • operating a still;
  • furnishing liquor to a minor or intemperate person;
  • underage possession;
  • using a vehicle for illegal transportation of liquor;
  • drinking on train or public conveyance;
  • and attempts to commit any of the above.

Murder and Non-Negligent Manslaughter

The willful (non-negligent) killing of one human being by another.

Motor Vehicle Theft

The unlawful taking or attempted taking of a motor vehicle absent owners consent.

Negligent Manslaughter

The killing of another person through gross negligence (blatant disregard for others' safety and wellbeing) 

Non-Campus Building or Property

Any building or property owned or controlled by a student organization that is officially recognized by the institution; or any building or property owned or controlled by an institution that is used in direct support of, or in relation to, the institution’s educational purposes, is frequently used by students, and is not within the same reasonably contiguous geographic area of the institution.

On Campus Building or Property

Any building or property owned or controlled by an institution within the same reasonably contiguous geographic area and used by the institution in direct support of, or in a manner related to, the institution’s educational purposes, including residence halls; and any building or property that is within or reasonably contiguous to paragraph (1) of this definition, that is owned by the institution but controlled by another person, is frequently used by students, and supports institutional purposes (such as a food or other retail vendor).

On Public Property

All public property, including thoroughfares, streets, sidewalks, and parking facilities, that is within the campus, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus.

Referred for Disciplinary Action

Referred for Disciplinary Action is defined as the referral of any person to any official who initiates a disciplinary action of which a record is kept and which may result in the imposition of a sanction.

Referred in Lieu of Arrest

Referred in Lieu of Arrest is defined as a situation where circumstances would not permit a criminal arrest so the student is referred to the campus discipline system.

Robbery

The taking or attempting to take anything of value from the care, custody, or control of a person or persons by force or threat of force or violence and/or by putting the victim in fear.

Stalking

A person commits the offense of stalking when he or she follows, places under surveillance, or contacts another person at or about a place or places without the consent of the other person for the purpose of harassing and intimidating the other person (OCGA 16-5-90, 2014).

When a person engages in this course of conduct, a reasonable person may:

  • Fear for his or her safety or the safety of others; or
  • Suffer substantial emotional distress.

Rape

A person commits the offense of rape when he has carnal knowledge of a female forcibly and against her will; or female who is less than ten years of age. Carnal knowledge in rape occurs when there is any penetration of the female sex organ by the male sex organ. The fact that the person allegedly raped is the wife of the defendant shall not be a defense to a charge of rape (OCGA 16-6-1, 2014).

Sexual Battery (Fondling)

Fondling occurs when he or she intentionally makes physical contact with the intimate parts of the body of another person without the consent of that person also known as sexual battery (OCGA 16-6-22.1, 2014)

Statutory Rape

A person commits the offense of statutory rape when he or she engages in sexual intercourse with any person under the age of 16 years and not his or her spouse, provided that no conviction shall be had for this offense on the unsupported testimony of the victim (OCGA 16-6-3, 2014).

Incest

A person commits the offense of incest when such person engages in sexual intercourse or sodomy; as such term is defined in state law 16-6-2, with a person whom he or she knows he or she is related to either by blood or by marriage as follows:

  • Father and child or stepchild;
  • Mother and child or stepchild;
  • Siblings of the whole blood or of the half-blood;
  • Grandparent and grandchild;
  • Aunt and niece or nephew; or
  • Uncle and niece or nephew.
Crime and Fire Log Terms

Date Reported

The date the report was filed with the University Police.

Date Occurred

The date the incident occurred as reported to the University Police.

Time of Occurrence (Military Time)

The time the incident occurred as reported to the University Police. When the person making the report does not know exactly when, “unknown” will be entered.

Nature of Offense

A brief summary of the crime(s) that were reported to the University Police.

General Location of Occurrence

A general location of the incident as reported to the University Police.

Disposition

The latest status of the incident and may be one of the following:

  • Open: Indicates the incident is still being investigated.
  • Closed: Indicates no further action anticipated by the University Police Department and may include an additional status:
  • Subject Arrested: The suspect was identified and charged with a crime.
  • Referral: No charge was made but the report was forwarded to Campus Judicial Authorities.
  • Issued Citation: The suspect was identified, no arrest was made, but they were charged with a crime via a citation.
  • Warning: A warning was issued to the suspect.
  • Unfounded: An investigation was conducted and no probable cause exists to believe that a crime occurred.
  • Declined Prosecution: The complainant did not wish to prosecute the crime.
Crime and Fire Logs
Responsible Area Map

AMSC Clery jurisdiction covers the entire campus and from sidewalk to sidewalk, i.e. from the campus sidewalk to the sidewalk directly across the street along Metropolitan Parkway in front of Metro PCS store, and Atlanta Technical College. Example: if a crime is committed on the sidewalk in front of Metro PCS, it should be reported, the same applies to ATL Tech sidewalk. If the crime occurred over the sidewalk, and in the parking lot of Metro PSC or ATL Tech, that crime would not be Clery reportable for AMSC.

Campus Security Authority

The function of a campus security authority (CSA) is to report to the official or office designated by the institution to collect crime report information, such as the campus police or security department, those allegations of Clery Act crimes that he or she receives. CSA's are responsible for reporting allegations of Clery Act crimes that are reported to them in their capacity as a CSA. This means that CSA's are not responsible for investigating or reporting incidents that they overhear students talking about in a hallway conversation; that a classmate or student mentions during an in-class discussion; that a victim mentions during a speech, workshop, or any other form of group presentation; or that the CSA otherwise learns about in an indirect manner.

What Shouldn’t a Campus Security Authority Do?

A campus security authority is not responsible for determining authoritatively whether a crime took place - that is the function of law enforcement personnel. A CSA should not try to apprehend the alleged perpetrator of the crime. That too is the responsibility of law enforcement. It’s also not a CSA’s responsibility to try and convince a victim to contact law enforcement if the victim chooses not to do so.

Who is a Campus Security Authority?

  • All members of a campus police or security department.
  • Individuals responsible for security. Examples include but are not limited to student of professional employees that control or monitor access to a campus property, contract or event security, or those who provide safety escorts around campus.
  • Anyone the institution specifically designates as a Campus Security Authority.
  • Officials of the institution with significant responsibility for student and campus activities, including, but not limited to, student housing, student discipline, and campus judicial proceedings.

Am I a Campus Security Authority?

If you are unclear whether or not you are a Campus Security Authority, reach out to the University Clery Coordinator at jkeener@atlm.edu.

How Do I Report a Crime as a CSA?

To report an incident to the institution, you can contact the AMSC Police Department to file a report. Please include all the information you can as this will help ensure the crime is counted correctly for inclusion in the yearly crime statistics. The identity of those involved are not needed to ensure your duty as a CSA has been met and the report has been submitted to the institution.

CSA Crime Reporting Form