What responsibility does a CSA have regarding crime verification?

The correct response highlights the role of a Campus Security Authority (CSA) in the context of reporting crime statistics as part of the Clery Act requirements. CSAs are not tasked with verifying the legitimacy of crime reports or investigating reported incidents. Their primary responsibility is to report crimes that they are made aware of to the appropriate campus authorities. This involves gathering data on incidents rather than confirming their accuracy or validity, which is typically the role of law enforcement agencies or institutional officials.

In the context of the Clery Act, institutions are required to collect certain data and report it accurately, but the role of CSAs is limited to information dissemination, not validation. They play an essential part in ensuring that the university is aware of crimes occurring on or near its campus, allowing for the summation of these incidents into the required public crime statistics. Therefore, while verification of the reports is crucial for comprehensive crime tracking and prevention, it falls outside the CSA's designated responsibilities.