1.17 - Video Monitoring Policy

Purpose

To enhance the quality of the learning and working environment through the integration of video monitoring and recording equipment and systems.

Policy Statement

Video monitoring and recording equipment and systems will be used in a professional, ethical, confidential, and legal manner at all sites owned and/or leased by Kansas City Kansas Community College at any time, including but not limited to facilities, grounds, and parking lots, with specific limitations that would not violate the reasonable expectation of privacy as defined by law.

In the event the College experiences criminal activity, either to property and/or persons, the College may use video monitoring and recording equipment and systems for apprehending violators and/or covert video monitoring and recording purposes within the parameters outlined in this policy. Information obtained through the video monitoring and recording equipment and systems may be utilized for investigative, safety and security purposes, law enforcement, compliance with College policy and procedures, and compliance with the Student Handbook & Code of Conduct and will only be released when authorized by the College President, in conjunction with the Chief of College Police, Chief Human Resources Officer, and/or Vice President of Student Affairs, according to the guidelines established in this policy and in compliance with applicable laws.

College personnel are prohibited from disseminating or using any information obtained through the video monitoring and recording equipment and systems except for law enforcement and/or official College purposes. Only authorized personnel shall have access to the video monitoring and recording equipment and systems.

This policy is consistent with the College’s commitment to equal opportunity, integrity, diversity, excellence, human dignity, mutual respect, and other related College policies such as Harassment and Discrimination and Nondiscrimination. The College prohibits video monitoring and recording based on classifications and characteristics including, but not limited to race, color, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, handicap or disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, family status, or other classification protected by applicable law.”