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6.5 Campus Security Systems
6.5.1 Security Camera System (Revis ed: 1/6/25 )
A. Overview
Security cameras are installed in targeted high -risk, high -traffic or isolated areas at UCSF
as a means of identifying criminals and deterring crime.
B. Monitoring and Response
1. During major pre -scheduled events, such as Regents Meetings or protests, the
Incide nt Command Post shall actively monitor designated cameras at the venue.
2. At other times, ECC dispatchers will passively monitor (i.e., check periodically)
ten security cameras located in high -traffic or sensitive areas of UCSF.
3. If an ECC dispatcher sp ots a potentially dangerous or threatening situation, he/she
will immediately deploy an officer , public safety ambassador or health safety
ambassador to the scene.
C. Video Recordings
1. Video footage from each security camera is captured on a digital vi deo recorder
(DVR) located in the building in which the camera resides and is also backed up
to the UCSF network. Facilities Services will maintain the DVRs and store a copy
of all surveillance footage on t he DVRs for at least one month.
2. Accessing Video Footage
a. UCSF Police Department detectives shall have access to all saved camera
footage, including that from cameras paid for and installed by individual
departments.
b. Authorized persons from departments that paid for and installed their own
camera( s) shall also have access to the video recordings from those
camera(s).
3. Requests for Copies of Footage
a. Members of the public and outside law agencies can obtain copies of
security camera footage that has been collected as evidence by the UCSF
Police Department by submitting a records request.
b. All other requests for security camera footage not held as evi dence or for
other purposes by the Department should be requested through Facilities
Services. Facilities Services will consult with the UCSF Police
Department before releasing footage related to criminal matters or conduct
to the general public .
D. Testi ng and Maintenance
1. Facilities Services is responsible for the testing and maintenance of all campus
security system camera s.
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2. The ECC shall report any cameras in need of repair or service to Facilities
Services .
3. Facilities Services will perform any necessary repairs or maintenance requested
by the ECC.
E. Annual Evaluation
1. Each year, the Crime Analyst shall generate a repo rt of crimes and other incidents
captured on security camera footage that summarizes the:
a. Number of incidents at any given location,
b. Type of location (e.g., ATM, stairwell, shuttle stop) ,
c. Type of incident ,
d. Geographic location of incidents (e.g., Parnassus, Mt. Zion, Mission Bay).
2. Overall statistics will be generated and compared to previous years’ data to
identify trends and possible areas of concern.
3. The Field Services Division Captain will review the report to identify ar eas in
which additional cameras should be installed or relocated to improve safety and
security.
a. Any installation or relocation of cameras will be handled through
coordination with Facilities Services .
F. Training
1. Emergency Communications Center pe rsonal shall receive training on monitoring
the security camera system as part of the Communications training program, with
supplemental training whenever system changes are implemented.