Graphics by Cassandra StephensonPepperdine began releasing DPS reports exclusively online as of fall 2016, increasing immediate availability but raising questions with the decision to exclude summary information that had previously been available. This comes at a time of change for Pepperdine, as this year marks the withdrawal of Pepperdine’s Title IX exemption and the … [Read more...] about Pepperdine DPS Switches to Online Crime Logs
Clery Act
Obama task force tackles sexual assault
Photo by Gary Wright A week ago, President Barack Obama created a special task force intended to protect students from sexual assault on college campuses, as well as to increase federal oversight. The task force has 90 days to come up with recommendations on how to prevent and respond to sexual assault cases. According to the 2012 Clery Act, which requires colleges and … [Read more...] about Obama task force tackles sexual assault
Clery act reveals Malibu campus crime statistics
WHAT HAPPENED Officials at both USC and Occidental College have admitted to underreporting the number of sexual assault cases over the past few years. According to the Los Angeles Times, “Occidental is now under investigation for violations of the Clery Act. Students at USC have filed a complaint alleging Clery violations that federal investigators have yet to act on. In … [Read more...] about Clery act reveals Malibu campus crime statistics
