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8. Efficacy of Monitoring Security Cameras and Blue Light Emergency Telephones

Blue Light Emergency Telephones (BLEPs)

• There are currently over 125 BLEPs in operation at the University.
• The first BLEPs were installed in frequently traveled remote areas of the University to provide a means for the community to contact Security as needed. Additional BLEPs were installed individually and as part of renovation projects in locations that were a comfortable walking distance from the existing BLEP.
• BLEPs are automatic ring down phones. No dialing is required to make calls. When the phone handset is lifted, the telephone automatically dials the Security Services number.
• BLEPs are answered in the Security Communication Center by security dispatchers 24 hours a day.
• BLEPs can be used to contact Security for any reason.
• Security dispatchers receive a visual indication providing the exact location of BLEP callers.
• A security officer is immediately sent to the BLEP location if a call is received where the caller does not speak.
• Each BLEP is checked on a weekly basis by security staff to ensure proper operation.
• BLEPs are recorded at all times, as are all telephone lines in the Security Communication Center.

Security Cameras

• There are currently over 150 Security cameras in operation at the University. Many are installed on the River Campus - Wilson Blvd., River Lot, Hill Court Lot, Wilson North Lot, Dandelion Square, Park Lot, GLC Lot, NSRL Lot and River Road Buildings.
• Security dispatchers monitor security cameras in the Security Communication Center 24 hours a day.
• Security camera images are recorded 24 hours a day in the Security Communication Center. Signals from each group of sixteen cameras are encoded to allow the digital recording of all sixteen cameras on a single DVR.
• Camera images are archived for about 15 days and then over-written.
• Security investigators review images as needed when following up on reported incidents or concerns.
• Camera images are available under subpoena and for review by senior security staff only.
• Camera images are classified as University Security records and are not released to the public.

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