A security camera is video surveillance technology that records people’s activities in order to:

• Detect, deter and prevent criminal behavior
• Investigate crimes
• Determine threats to public safety

The following camera uses are NOT considered security cameras and therefore are outside of the scope of the SPG:

• Clinical patient care
• Human subjects research
• Teaching and learning
• Video conferencing
• Human resources issues

To begin the process of installing a security camera, complete and submit this request form. Once your request is received, a DPSS security assessments team representative will contact you to:

• Discuss your security and safety concerns
• Conduct an assessment of your current security situation
• Recommend improvements or upgrades to existing security measures

Depending on the results of our assessment, our recommendations may or may not include the installation of security cameras. Our overall goal is to reduce your facility’s and U-M’s vulnerability to crime and other risks.

All camera operators must complete the required operator training. Once training is completed, the Security Camera Operator Code of Conduct should be filled out, signed and sent to DPSS.

If your unit has existing installations, please make sure that your camera is registered and that all camera operators have completed the required operator training. Once training is completed, the Security Camera Operator Code of Conduct should be filled out, signed and sent to DPSS.