Campus Safety

CAMPUS SEX CRIMES PREVENTION ACT

In its continuing effort to maintain a safe academic and work environment for students, faculty, and staff, USCA presents the following information concerning campus safety and security. This information is presented to the university community with the knowledge that individual awareness and adherence to University security policies and procedures is the best method to maintain a safe campus environment.  

The Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act (CSCPA) went into effect on October 27, 2002. This federal law, passed in Congress in October 2000 and signed by President Bill Clinton, requires registered sex offenders to notify the state if they become employed, enroll as students, or volunteer at an institution of higher education.   

Registered sex offenders are individuals who are convicted of committing sexually violent crimes or sexual crimes against minors. Although convicted sex offenders have been required to register with the sheriff’s department in their home county for many years, this legislation creates specific stipulations for those individuals who are members of a college or university community. Under the Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act (CSCPA), when convicted sex offenders register with the sheriff’s department, they must also notify them if they are enrolled or employed at an institution of higher education. This information must then be shared with campus law enforcement.

The information presented is designed to meet the guidelines of the College and University Security Information Act of 1989 and the Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act of 1999. Information concerning university security policies and procedures, crime rates, and crime statistics can be obtained from the USCA Police Department at 641-3319.

Known Registered Sex Offenders at USCA

DAVID PAUL EMORY

Additional information can be accessed here:

South Carolina Sexual Offenders Registry

The Georgia Sexual Offenders Registry