Procedure Name: Video Surveillance and Recording Systems Policy |
Date Approved: August 24, 2017 |
Procedure Category: University Operation |
Date Effective: August 24, 2017 |
Policy Authority: 1.2.040 |
Date Last Revised: |
Approval Authority: University President |
Review Cycle: |
Responsibility: UCM Public Safety |
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The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines for the installation, use monitoring, storage, and retention of video surveillance recordings.
The University uses video surveillance and recording systems to assist the Department of Public Safety in law enforcement, including providing for the security and safety of individuals and property. The equipment will be used in a manner that enhances public safety and respects reasonable expectations of privacy of faculty, staff, visitors, and students.
This policy applies to all property owned or leased by the University.
Department – Department of Public Safety, Å·ÃÀÊÓƵ
Director – Director and Chief, Department of Public Safety, University of Central Missouri
Private Area – Anywhere a person has a reasonable expectation of privacy. This may also include private office spaces except in those areas where monetary transactions occur or where surveillance is appropriate to deter property crimes.
Place Where a Person Would Have a reasonable Expectation of Privacy – Any place where a reasonable person would believe that a person could disrobe in privacy, without being concerned that the person’s undressing was being viewed, photographed or filmed by another.
Video Surveillance System – Technology that can be used to remotely monitor and/or record activity.