In January, Florida Tech security restricted access to crime logs, interpreting the federal law in the narrowest possible way. Instead of emailing crime logs, or even posting them online like Rollins College, you can now only access the crime logs in the security office, under supervision. The records will not be emailed, and you are not allowed to take photos.
What can you do to remind the security department that these are YOUR records? What can you do to make it easier for the Crimson to report on campus crime?
Step 1: Visit the security office (located on the south side of Shaw Hall – Building 114) between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. and ask to view the Clery Act crime logs.
- You don’t need to tell them who you are or why you want to see the crime logs. You can if you want.
- If they don’t allow you to visit or ask you to return, tell us.
Step 2 (optional): Ask if you can take a photo of the crime logs.
- If they say no, ask why.
Step 3 (optional): Ask if they will email you a copy of the crime logs.
- If they say no, ask why.
Step 4 (optional): Ask why they don’t make these more available online, like many other schools do.
Remember, these are YOUR records and you have a right to view them. Tell us how it goes via email (crimson@fit.edu) or DM us on our Instagram page @ftcrimsonÂ