Crimes reported to counselors at the Ball State Counseling and Psychological Services Center, (765) 285-1736, or to staff at the University Health Center, (765) 285-8432, are confidential by law. Some off-campus reports may also be legally confidential, such as reports to a private physician or local counseling services.

Crimes reported to the above services are not included in the annual crime statistics.

Due to the Open Records Law of the State of Indiana, confidentiality cannot be afforded to persons reporting crimes to individuals or offices that supply crime statistics for this annual report. Crimes reported to the following individuals or offices are included in the annual crime statistics report:

• Ball State University Police
• Office of Student Rights and Community Standards
• Office of Housing and Residence Life
• Any office within the Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
• Advisors to student organizations
• Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and coaches of intercollegiate athletic teams 

POLICY FOR PREPARING REPORT

Ball State University's Annual Campus Security Act Report is the result of the effort of many people on campus. Each year the offices and individuals previously listed submit their data for inclusion in the annual crime statistics. No formal police report is required for a crime to be included in the statistics. Every effort is made to ensure that all persons required to report in fact do so and that our statistics are as accurate as possible.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding any of the statistics and information in this report, please contact the Office of University Communications, Ball State University, Muncie, IN 47306; telephone: (765) 285-1560.