Camp Zama Site Crime Statistics

Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University strongly encourages the University community to immediately report emergencies or suspicious activity to the proper authorities. Crimes alleging actual or attempted bodily harm, a hate crime, or a significant crime against property are encouraged to be reported to local law enforcement officials for investigation.

The Camp Zama Site is a non-residential branch campus of Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide. There are no campus police or safety and security services at the Camp Zama Site. All police services for the Camp Pendleton Site are provided by the Camp Zama Provost Marshal Office.

In case of emergency, call: 911 or 046-407-2911

For non-emergencies, call: DSN 263-3002, 046-407-3002 or 315-263-5786

The Camp Zama Site does not have any written agreements or memoranda of understanding with local law enforcement agencies for the investigation of alleged criminal offenses on campus. Rather, crime reports and investigations are handled in accordance with the responding agency’s own policies and procedures.

Employees who have significant responsibility for students and student activities are designated as Campus Security Authorities (CSA) under the Clery Act. Individuals may feel more comfortable reporting criminal activity to a CSA rather than reporting to law enforcement.

At the Camp Zama Site, the Campus Security Authority (CSA) is Associate Campus Director Terrence Bohanna.

For Clery purposes, a crime is considered “reported” when, in good faith, it is brought to the attention of a CSA by anyone (victim, witness, offender, 2nd/3rd party), whether or not they are affiliated with the University. If a reporting person requests anonymity, the request will be honored to the extent permitted by law. However, CSA’s are obligated to report any crime reported to them to the Worldwide Campus Clery Coordinator. CSAs are not required to disclose identifying information about the crime victim to the Worldwide Campus Clery Coordinator. It is not necessary that a reported crime be investigated or determined to be true. Data collected will only be used to get a more accurate number of crimes on campus.

Crimes may also be reported to any of the following University officials:

• Dean of Students, Worldwide Campus, +1-888-292-5727
• Title IX Coordinator, Worldwide Campus, +1-386-226-7971
• Daytona Beach Campus Safety, +1-386-226-SAFE (7233)

Faculty members with no responsibility for student and campus activity beyond the classroom and most clerical staff are not considered CSAs and are not required to report under the Clery Act.

The Camp Zama Site is a non-residential branch campus and does not utilize pastoral or professional counselors. Options for off-campus confidential supporting services are available on ERNIE. Contact the Worldwide Dean of Students for more information at +1-888-292-5727 or wwsdos@erau.edu.

The University encourages anyone who is a victim of a crime or a witness to a crime to report the incident. In all cases, every effort will be made to maintain the confidentiality of crime victims to the extent possible. Individuals are always encouraged to report incidents to law enforcement so that they can be properly investigated. As the University’s crime report forms may be subject to discovery by subpoena, absolute privacy cannot be guaranteed. If you wish to make a report anonymously, you may call +1-386-226-SAFE (7233) and advise that you wish to remain anonymous.

The Clery Act requires colleges and universities to keep their students and employees informed about threats to their safety and health in a manner that allows them to protect themselves.

ERAU is committed to promoting and maintaining a safe campus environment. In the event of an emergency, specific procedures are in place to protect students, faculty, and staff. The University maintains methods to communicate immediate emergency information throughout the campuses. These systems may be used when campus authorities and/or local emergency responders confirm a significant emergency exists and determine emergency notification is warranted. The University will make every effort to compose a brief but descriptive emergency message that can be issued in a responsible but timely fashion. Notification may not be immediate if doing so compromises efforts to assist a victim, contain the emergency, respond to the emergency, or otherwise mitigate the emergency.

Worldwide Campus locations on military bases will follow the base’s safety response policies and procedures.

During an emergency at a Worldwide Campus location, leadership responsibility will default to the ranking staff member (by position, then by length of employment) on site at the Campus at the time of the emergency. The ranking staff member is responsible for the following:

• Immediate safety of all our staff, faculty and students on site.
• Following and directing subordinates to follow the instructions given in the campus Emergency Preparedness Plan (EPP), any safety authorities, Campus Operations, or the University Safety Office as applicable.
• Reporting the situation to Worldwide Campus Operations as soon as that report can be safely made.
• Maintaining continued communications with Worldwide Campus Operations as the situation develops.
• Reporting the situation to the University Safety Office.

The authority regarding guidance for immediate action steps in an emergency will default in the following order of priority:

• Local Safety Authorities
• Worldwide Campus Operations
• The Campus Emergency Preparedness Plan

Customized Emergency Preparedness Plans (EPP) are available for each campus location within the Embry‑Riddle Worldwide Campus network. Each plan contains educational information and safety response procedures for a variety of natural disasters and other events. Each plan provides specific contact information for local emergency responders and, where possible, evacuation routes.

• A hard copy of the Emergency Preparedness Plan for the Camp Pendleton Site is available for review at the Camp Zama Education Center, Bldg. 278, Rm. 204. Copies are available in the office and in the classroom(s). In addition, an electronic copy of the Emergency Preparedness Plan for the Camp Zama Site is available at https://myerauedu.sharepoint.com/sites/UniversitySafety/SitePages/worldwide-emergency-management.aspx#emergency-preparedness-plans

The decision to close the campus office and/or cancel class sessions in the interest of the safety of staff, instructors and/or students will be made at the discretion of the ranking staff member on site at that time (typically, the Campus Director). On military installations, the Base Commander or Education Services Officer (ESO) may also initiate a closure or course cancellation.

Subsequent guidance and general information may be communicated via campus email or announcement, via eUnion, campus social media, or in ERNIE.

The purpose of a timely warning is to notify the campus community when there is a serious or continuing threat to students or employees. The Campus Security Authority may consult with Worldwide Campus leadership, the university’s General Counsel, the Worldwide Dean of Students office, and local law enforcement agencies to determine if the situation at hand is a reportable Clery crime that requires a timely warning. The Associate Site Director will then be responsible for notification. The Camp Zama Site shall provide timely warnings, where required, that reach the required or appropriate campus community of covered crimes. The method and specific details to include in the warning are a matter of policy to be decided by the Worldwide Campus Chancellor, or designated authority, in consultation with appropriate campus staff.

The warning may be issued using a variety of methods:

• Campus email sent to students, faculty and staff
• Campus Homepage (or social media page)
• Written notice on bulletin boards or near entrances and exits
• Text message
• Voice message
• eUnion

If a Clery Act qualifying crime or an incident that may be a crime is reported to a Campus Security Authority (CSA), the CSA is obligated to record and submit the information using the Campus Security Authority Crime Report Form. CSA’s shall promptly transmit reports of crimes to the Worldwide Campus Clery Coordinator. Information collected from these Forms will be used to determine the category of the crime or incident. Employees who report to a CSA shall inform their supervisors of any act or offense covered by Clery immediately.

Crime statistics are also requested from local law enforcement agencies and are included in the ASR.

The Clery Act requires colleges and universities to report statistics of specific crimes alleged to have occurred on or in the Camp Zama Site Clery geography. The reportable criminal offenses are:

• Murder
• Non-negligent Manslaughter
• Negligent Manslaughter
• Rape
• Fondling
• Incest
• Statutory Rape
• Robbery
• Aggravated Assault
• Burglary
• Motor Vehicle Theft
• Arson

In addition, the Clery Act requires reporting hate crimes that have occurred on or in the Camp Zama Site Clery geography. Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University takes hate crimes very seriously and encourages the campus community to report any incident that may fall into this category.

A hate crime is a criminal offense (as defined for Clery purposes) committed against a person or property, which is motivated, in whole or in part, by the offender's bias. Any of the criminal offenses noted above, as well as larceny-theft, simple assault, intimidation, and destruction, damage, or vandalism of property that manifests evidence that the victim was selected because of the perpetrator's bias, is considered a hate crime. The categories of bias are:

• Race
• Religion
• Sexual Orientation
• Gender
• Gender Identity
• Ethnicity
• National Origin
• Disability

The Clery Act also requires reporting of arrests and/or disciplinary referrals for the following:

• Liquor law violations
• Drug law violations
• Illegal weapons possession

The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) amendments to the Clery Act also requires colleges and universities to compile statistics for incidents of the following:

• Dating Violence
• Domestic Violence
• Stalking

The Camp Zama Site does not maintain on-campus housing facilities; thus, is not subject to the Clery Act guidelines for policy disclosure on missing students.

At the present time, the Camp Zama Site does not have any officially recognized student organizations with off-campus locations and therefore does not monitor or record criminal conduct occurring at such locations.

The address and hours of operation of the Camp Zama Site are as follows:

Campus Address

Camp Zama Education Center, Bldg. 278, Rm. 204, Kanagawa 252-0027, Japan

Access to the Camp Zama Site classrooms and administrative areas is generally limited to students and employees for the purpose of study, work, teaching and other Campus business. Because of concerns for personal safety and the protection of property, campus space is locked after business hours according to schedules set by the Associate Site Director. The Campus does not have any campus residences.

Students and employees are encouraged to report safety-related facilities issues to the senior-most Worldwide staff.

Access to campuses located on military installations is subject to the official policy for the installation. Students must adhere to the Department of Defense and base regulations and requirements, as applicable, concerning standards of conduct on the installation and access to the base. The University must report all disruptive behavior to the United States Government, and students may be barred from access to a military installation.

Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University believes that safety is everyone's responsibility and that members of the University community must take responsibility for their own personal safety, the safety of others, and their property (when possible), as they do when away from the Campus.

Information and literature on crime prevention and personal safety are available to the Campus community. For information, visit the Campus Safety & Security Department ERNIE page.

The following crime prevention measures are recommended by the University:

• Stay alert and know your surroundings.
• Lock your car and do not leave any valuables in your car.
• Park in well-lit areas.
• At night, avoid dark and isolated areas. If possible, do not walk to your car alone.
• Do not leave your personal property unattended.

The primary concern of the University is the health and safety of all members of the Embry-Riddle community. The University provides alcohol and drug awareness and prevention information to our students and employees using guidelines established by the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act.

Alcohol/Drugs/Tobacco

Use and/or possession of alcohol or tobacco on University-owned property, with the exception of approved designated areas or events, is prohibited. Policies may differ regarding tobacco usage on military installations and on property that Embry-Riddle leases. It is advisable to check directly with those facilities. Illegal drugs are prohibited at all university-owned or leased properties. Disruptive or destructive behavior associated with, or as a consequence of, drinking or the use of drugs is not an acceptable form of conduct. Being under the influence of alcohol or drugs does not excuse students from negative behaviors and/or violations of the code of conduct, policies, state and federal laws.

Alcohol and drug assistance programs and policies for Embry‑Riddle students may be found here:

• Dean of Students – Worldwide
• Human Resources

This information will also be made available to all prospective students and employees at publicly accessible URL links.

The University’s employee policy on Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) can be accessed online.

The University prohibits the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illegal drugs and alcohol by students and employees. Any student or employee who violates the University's Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) policy is subject to both institutional sanctions and criminal sanctions provided by federal, state and local law.

Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University does not tolerate sex discrimination, sexual harassment or sexual violence of any kind. Questions about whether a behavior is considered a violation should be directed to Worldwide’s Title IX Coordinator. Additional information and policies are available at the University’s Title IX website.

Title IX Contact Information

Worldwide Campus
Autumn Meyers
Title IX Coordinator
Student Union, Suite 320
1 Aerospace Blvd.
Daytona Beach, FL 32118

386-226-7971
meyerspa@erau.edu
wwtitle9@erau.edu

Any member of the campus community who has information about sexual assault is encouraged to report the incident to a Campus Security Authority or the Title IX office. It is imperative that employees report any incidents of sexual violence to the Title IX Coordinator immediately, even if the report or complaint was initially filed with another individual or office. The Campus Security Authority and the Title IX office will encourage anyone reporting a crime to report it to the local or military police agencies. Options for off-campus confidential supporting services will also be provided.

Embry‑Riddle affirms its commitment to promote the goals of fairness and equity in all aspects of the educational enterprise. The University’s Civil Rights Equity/Title IX Policy and Process provides guidance to faculty, staff, and students who may have concerns regarding discrimination in employment and/or in access to educational opportunities. Discrimination can include sexual misconduct such as sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual coercion and stalking. More information on the prevention and response to a sexual assault on campus can be found in the University’s Civil Rights Equity/Title IX Policy & Process.

Additional information, including definitions of dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking, can be found in the University’s Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy.

Depending on the location of the violation, other state statutes may apply.

University faculty and staff receive annual online sexual harassment training. Online training for Worldwide Campus students is not currently offered.

Worldwide Campus students are responsible for knowing and adhering to all published policies and regulations for student conduct. Policies and regulations are available in the Worldwide Student Handbook, Student Code of Conduct and Student Rights and Responsibilities. The policies and regulations are available at https://worldwide.erau.edu/administration/student-handbook.

The Clery Act requires colleges and universities to provide a statement advising the campus community about where law enforcement agency information provided by a state concerning registered sex offenders may be obtained.

To learn the identity of registered sex offenders on or near a campus, or anywhere in the United States, visit the sex offender databases at https://nsopw.gov. You can search by city, county or ZIP code. This information is collected by other agencies, and this institution cannot guarantee that this information is correct or complete.

Hazing

Any intentional, knowing or reckless act — whether committed individually or with others — against another person or persons, regardless of the individual's willingness to participate, that occurs in connection with an initiation into, affiliation with or continued membership in any student group, team, organization or institution-sanctioned activity, and causes or creates a risk beyond that ordinarily expected of participation in the approved activity or organization of physical, psychological, emotional or academic harm, including but not limited to: 

• Abuse of power, including but not limited to abuse of power or authority, creating an environment where individuals feel compelled to comply to avoid social, academic or organizational penalties.
• Coerced consumption of any food, alcohol, drugs or other substances, including deprivation or excessive consumption.
• Compelled or coerced travel, such as forced road trips, “kidnaps” or scavenger hunts without clear consent and safety measures.
• Digital and cyber harassment, including but not limited to in-person or digital acts, such as online harassment, coerced sharing of humiliating images or videos, or participation in harmful online challenges.
• Expecting individuals to carry or wear unusual items or apparel that is not normally in good taste or consistent with the university’s values.
• Personal servitude, including menial or demeaning tasks performed under coercion.
• Physical abuse or threats, including but not limited to exposure to extreme elements, excessive physical activity (e.g., extreme calisthenics), confinement in a small space, whipping, beating, striking, paddling, branding, electronic shocking or placing a harmful substance on the body.
• Psychological harm or harassment, including but not limited to public humiliation, indecent stunts, line-ups, morally degrading games or activities that may cause or are causing fear of bodily harm.
• Sexual misconduct, including coercing or inducing others to perform or simulate sexual acts.
• Sleep deprivation, the intentional and often forced deprivation of sleep as a means of subjecting individuals to physical and mental stress.
• Violation of university policy or any local, state, tribal or Federal law, whether directly or indirectly required or encouraged.

All individuals and student organizations are expected to uphold the dignity, safety and rights of all Eagles.

Hazing is prohibited whether it occurs on-or-off-campus, regardless of the person’s consent, membership status or the endorsement of the group’s leadership, advisor, coach, or alumni. Any suspected hazing activity must be reported using any of the following:

Worldwide Campus

• Campus Safety and Security: 386-226-6480
• Contact Dean of Students Office: 386-226-6092
• Submit a report online at https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?EmbryRiddle&layout_id=228 

Federal Definition of Hazing

4) Definition of Hazing.—Section 485(f)(6)(A) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1092(f)(6)(A)) is amended by adding at the end the following:

“(vi) The term ‘hazing,’ for purposes of reporting statistics on hazing incidents under paragraph (1)(F)(iv), means any intentional, knowing or reckless act committed by a person (whether individually or in concert with other persons) against another person or persons regardless of the willingness of such other person or persons to participate, that — 
“(I) is committed in the course of an initiation into, an affiliation with, or the maintenance of membership in, a student organization; and 
“(II) causes or creates a risk, above the reasonable risk encountered in the course of participation in the institution of higher education or the organization (such as the physical preparation necessary for participation in an athletic team), of physical or psychological injury including— 
“(aa) whipping, beating, striking, electronic shocking, placing of a harmful substance on someone’s body or similar activity; 
“(bb) causing, coercing or otherwise inducing sleep deprivation, exposure to the elements, confinement in a small space, extreme calisthenics or other similar activity; 
“(cc) causing, coercing or otherwise inducing another person to consume food, liquid, alcohol, drugs or other substances; 
“(dd) causing, coercing or otherwise inducing another person to perform sexual acts; 
“(ee) any activity that places another person in reasonable fear of bodily harm through the use of threatening words or conduct; 
“(ff) any activity against another person that includes a criminal violation of local, State, Tribal or Federal law; and 
“(gg) any activity that induces, causes or requires another person to perform a duty or task that involves a criminal violation of local, State, Tribal or Federal law.”

Hazing Investigations

Hazing is prohibited whether it occurs on or off campus, regardless of the person’s consent, membership status or the endorsement of the group’s leadership, advisor, coach or alumni.

All individuals and student organizations are expected to uphold the dignity, safety, and rights of all students. Any suspected hazing activity must be reported to the Dean of Students' Office or Campus Safety and Security.

The allegation will be documented in the campus safety Records Management System and an investigator will be assigned to commence an investigation. The investigation may include, but will not be limited to:

• A review and documentation of all evidence, such as photos, videos, messages or social media content documenting the incident.
• Interviews with anyone who may have recorded or witnessed the activity.
• Interviews with bystanders who might provide corroborating information.
• A determination of where the alleged hazing occurred.
• Clarification of any conflicting information.
• Reminder to all parties that Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University will enforce its policy on retaliation.
• Coordination with local law enforcement if activity involved violations of state law(s).
• All reports of alleged hazing incidents will be included in the Daily Crime Log, maintained at Campus Safety.
• A transparency report of all hazing incidents s as required by the Stop Campus Hazing Act (20 U.S.C. § 1092(f)) will be maintained and updated biannually — July and December of each year. 

Risks and Legal Consequences of Hazing

Japan: No anti-hazing laws 

While Japan does not have a specific national "anti-hazing law," acts commonly associated with hazing are illegal under the existing Penal Code and Civil Code.

U.S. Military-affiliated individuals are generally tried under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ).

Campus Hazing Transparency Report

Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide office will publish a Campus Hazing Transparency Report on the public-facing website by Dec. 23, 2025. The Campus Hazing Transparency Report will contain information involving any student organization for which a finding of responsibility is issued related to a hazing violation, including:

• The name of such student organization.
• A general description of the violation that resulted in a finding of responsibility, including:
  • Whether the violation involved the abuse or illegal use of alcohol or drugs.
  • The findings of the institution.
  • Any sanctions placed on the student organization by the institution, as applicable.
  • The dates on which the incident was alleged to have occurred.
  • The investigation ended with a finding that a hazing violation occurred.
  • The institution provided notice to the student organization that the incident resulted in a hazing violation.
• The Campus Hazing Transparency report will not include personally identifiable information.
• The Campus Hazing Transparency report will be updated biannually.

View the Campus Hazing Transparency Report

Educational Institution Responsibility

• Annual anti-hazing training is provided to:
• Student organization leaders
• Athletic teams
• Advisors, coaches and staff
• Anti-Hazing policy is distributed to:
• All incoming students during orientation
• All organization members during registration or renewal
• Ongoing bystander intervention training is provided to prevent hazing
• Anti-Hazing Prevention and Awareness Video for Employees
• Anti-Hazing Prevention and Awareness Video for Students