If you are a victim of a crime and do not want to pursue formal action within the University system or the criminal justice system, you can still make a report. Florida State University provides options to protect your privacy while ensuring campus safety.
Making a Confidential Report
With your explicit permission, the Chief of Campus Police (or their designee) can file a report on the details of an incident without revealing your identity.
Why file a confidential report?
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Safety First: It allows the university to take proactive steps to ensure your future safety and the safety of the campus community.
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Trend Tracking: It helps the University track crime patterns and alert the community to potential dangers.
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Statistical Accuracy: The information you disclose is included anonymously in the University’s annual crime statistics.
To discuss filing a confidential report, please contact the Office of Public Safety.
Professional Counselors & Crime Reporting
Under University policy and federal law, professional counselors are not considered campus security authorities. They are not legally required to report crimes for inclusion in the annual disclosure of campus crime statistics.
Counselor Guidelines
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Voluntary Reporting: While not required to report, campus counselors are encouraged—if and when they deem it appropriate—to inform the individuals they are counseling of the procedures to report crimes on a voluntary, anonymous basis.
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Definition: A professional counselor is defined as an institution employee whose official responsibilities include providing psychological counseling to members of the campus community, operating strictly within the scope of their professional license or certification.