Missing Person

As part of our commitment to campus safety and in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), we are providing you with important information about designating a confidential missing person contact.

What is a Missing Person Contact?

A missing person contact is an individual you designate to be contacted by Campus Safety or law enforcement if you are reported missing and have been residing in on-campus housing. This contact information is kept confidential and will only be disclosed to authorized Campus Safety administrators and law enforcement personnel in the course of a missing person investigation.

Your Rights and Options

All students residing in on-campus housing have the option to:

• Identify a confidential contact person to be notified if you are determined to be missing
• Register this contact information with the College
• Update or change this information at any time

Important Notes:

• This designation is optional but strongly encouraged
• Your contact information will be kept strictly confidential
• Only authorized Campus Safety administrators and law enforcement will have access to this information
• This information will only be used in the event of a missing person investigation

Who Can Serve as Your Missing Person Contact?

Your missing person contact can be:

• A family member
• A friend
• A guardian
• Any other person you trust to be contacted on your behalf

For students under 18 years of age: If you are under 18 and not emancipated, your custodial parent or guardian will be contacted regardless of whether you have designated a missing person contact.

How to Designate Your Contact

To designate your confidential missing person contact:

1. Online: Complete & submit the Missing Person Confidential Contact Form.

Missing Person Confidential Contact Form

2. In Person: Visit the Office of Campus Safety at 1003 East Cass Street.  Request to meet with a supervisor to disclose your confidential contact.

Required Information:

• Contact person‘s full name
• Relationship to you
• Phone number(s)
• Email address (if available)
• Mailing address(s)

When Would This Information Be Used?

Your missing person contact would be notified if:

• You have been reported missing by someone
• Campus Safety or local law enforcement has conducted a preliminary investigation
• You have been determined to be missing for more than 24 hours (or immediately if circumstances warrant)
• If you have not designated a missing person contact, your emergency contact on file with the College will be notified

Questions?

If you have questions about this process, please contact:

• Campus Safety (available 24/7): 517-629-0213 | [email protected]

Deadline for Submission: While there is no deadline, we encourage you to complete this designation within the first month of each academic year or upon moving into campus housing.

Your safety and well-being are our top priorities. Taking a few minutes to designate a missing person contact is one more way we can work together to maintain a secure campus community.