Video Surveillance Policy
To aid in protecting public safety and institutional property and as a deterrent to crime, the use of security cameras has increased at colleges and universities nationally. Carroll College is committed to enhancing the quality of life of the campus community by integrating the best practices for public safety including the use of evolving technologies. Because Carroll College respects the privacy of all members of the campus community, this policy is intended to regulate the use and the manner in which video surveillance devices are authorized and used. Carroll College desires to balance the institution’s duty to promote a safe environment with the individual right to be free from unwarranted intrusion by ensuring that all video surveillance devices are used appropriately and judiciously.
The following types of video systems are exempt from this policy: 1) Video cameras used for legitimate instructional, research or creative purposes that are governed by other policies; 2) Non-affixed, portable video cameras used for news gathering or promotional purposes; 3) Campus Security Emergency use of video surveillance systems, either overtly or covertly, on a short-term basis for legitimate law enforcement, campus safety, or conduct purposes including but not limited to, the gathering of evidence for a criminal investigation, when approved by the Director of Campus Safety; 4) Video cameras, including webcams, may be used overtly for viewing and/or recording public images in public spaces for College purposes, including marketing and recruitment, employee training, athletic coaching, or public observation, e.g., construction sites. Images of activities in public spaces may be distributed electronically without notice to participants; and 5) Notification signage is not required for these purposes.
For more information, please review the Video Surveillance Policy on the Carroll College website.