All appropriate measures must be taken to protect an individual’s right to privacy and hold University information securely through its creation, storage, transmission, use, and deletion.
All camera installations are subject to federal and state laws.
Departments requesting security cameras will be required to follow the procedures outlined in this policy.
RESPONSIBILITIES The University of North Alabama Police Department will manage all campus security surveillance systems pursuant to this policy.
To enhance security and aid law enforcement it may be appropriate to permanently install video devices on the campus. In such cases the following rules will apply:
• Individual departments, programs, or organizations wishing to permanently install video cameras shall submit a written request to the appropriate dean, director, or department head with a statement justifying the benefit of installing such equipment. The statement must include the proposed number and location of the device(s), as well as the purpose of the installation, whether the location of the cameras involve recording of activity by students, employees or the general public, and the name and title of the individual who will be responsible for reviewing the locations. The source of funding for the installation must be specifically identified as part of the request. • The requesting department, program, or organization must work with the Information Technology Services, Facilities Administration and Planning, and the Chief of Police to determine the number and location of cameras prior to submitting their request. • The appropriate dean, director or department head will forward the request along with his/her recommendation to their appropriate Vice President or if unavailable the Chief of Police. • The Vice President or designee will review the request and will approve or disapprove. If approved the Vice President will forward the request to the University Executive Council with that recommendation. • The University Executive Council in consultation with the Chief of Police, the Chief Information Officer, University’s Legal Counsel, and the Assistant Vice President Facilities Administration and Planning shall be responsible for reviewing and approving or denying all proposals for security camera equipment recommended by a Vice President or the Chief of Police, and for approval of any requested exceptions to this policy. • Unless otherwise directed by the University Executive Council, the Chief of Police for the University of North Alabama Police Department shall contact the Department of Facilities Administration and Planning and Department of Information Technology Services to oversee the installation of the video monitoring equipment. The Department of Facilities Administration and Planning will coordinate installation with a designated contractor or the Department of Information Technology Services. The contractor or Department of Information Technology Services will coordinate integration of the system.
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