Annual report on security and fire safety available by Oct. 1

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013, the Stop Campus Hazing Act, and the Fire Safety Right-to-Know provisions of the 2008 Higher Education Opportunity Act, Vanderbilt University publishes an annual report to provide information on security-related services offered by the university.

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains information related to university-wide security and safety, including related policies, procedures and crime statistics. The report also describes fire safety systems, residence hall fire statistics, and policies and procedures for on-campus student housing facilities.

In addition, the report provides information regarding Vanderbilt's Drugs and Alcohol Policy, which requires faculty and staff to comply with federal, state and local laws relating to alcohol, narcotics and other drugs on campus and during certain off-campus activities. Information regarding the employee assistance program and other campus resources for those seeking help for drug and alcohol abuse is included in the report as well.

Additionally, in compliance with the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013, the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report sets forth information pertaining to the university's policies and procedures regarding sexual assault, stalking and dating and domestic violence, including information regarding making reports to law enforcement and to the university's Title IX coordinator. The report also contains information regarding prevention and awareness programs (including bystander intervention), confidentiality, disciplinary procedures and resources for those impacted by sexual assault, stalking, dating violence and domestic violence.

In compliance with the Stop Campus Hazing Act, enacted in 2024, the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report provides information regarding the university's policies and procedures related to hazing incidents, including how to report a hazing incident. The report also contains relevant information regarding prevention and awareness programs, the definition of hazing, the investigative process, disciplinary procedures and available resources.

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report can be found on Vanderbilt's Clery Compliance website at vu.edu/annual-security-report, or a paper copy of the report may be obtained from the Vanderbilt University Police Department at 2800 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, TN 37212. The 2025 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report will be available by Oct. 1, 2025.