What are they and why do I get them? – The Clery Act requires Cornell Police to provide timely warnings when we learn of a serious or continuing threat on or near campus. The purpose is to provide information on how to protect yourself against a specific threatening circumstance that may be ongoing, or a recent occurrence that remains unresolved and continues to pose a threat. Crime alerts are sent to all faculty, staff and students in the campus community via email and are posted to the Emergency, CUInfo and Cornell Police websites.