Security Video Infrastructure

A service overview and catalog of Security Video Infrastructure provided by the UC Berkeley IT Service Hub.

Description

The campus security video system is intended to deter crime plus aid in the criminal and administrative investigation of violations of law and policy. Security cameras are thoughtfully installed - only where reasonably anticipated to be useful in response to a specific safety or security risk, and in a manner that respects privacy rights and minimizes any negative impact on lawful activity. Campus policy requires that security cameras be installed at all official cash handling points.

Benefits & Features

Cameras that are part of the campus security video system are installed in plain view (not covertly), do not record audio, and do not employ facial recognition software.
Cameras are only actively monitored for a specific need or purpose. Pre-archival footage is stored temporarily (about 21 days) and is only preserved beyond that time for the purpose of a criminal or administrative investigation.
Security camera footage is considered an "investigatory or security file" and is exempt from mandatory release as a public record per 6254(f) GC.
Security cameras are a useful tool for protecting life and property, but have technological limitations (resolution, field of view, distance, lighting, obstructions, recording capacity), are not a guarantee against crime or of a successful investigation, and require maintenance, repair, and eventual replacement.
Campus Security Video Policy prohibits the installation or use of security cameras without UCPD approval. Please note this policy was adopted in 2011 and is currently under consideration for revision.

Getting Started

Access Controllers (or another person designated by the head or chair of an individual campus division/department) are authorized to request the installation, modification, repair, or removal of security video systems for the buildings, facilities, or other areas they manage.

To place a request, please email security_video@berkeley.edu
All non-urgent requests for video footage must be submitted to UCPD via:
- Email: police@berkeley.edu
- Phone: (510) 642-6760, (or 510-642-3333 for TTY users)
Please note, Berkeley IT does not review or provide video footage.

Service Details

Eligibility	This service is available to Faculty, Students, and Staff
Contact	Please see Network Services Support Information for details on how to contact us.
Availability	Please see Network Services Support Information for availability expectation and support timelines.
Cost	Monthly recurring charge for camera maintenance. Please review details of recurring recharge rates . Camera installation costs vary, and a 29% overhead recovery fee is charged. Please contact security_video@berkeley.edu to request an estimate for any camera installation or replacement.
Data Classification	This service is rated for Protection Level P3, Availability Level A3, and Recovery Level RL4 data. Compliance: Users are responsible for ensuring data handled within this service complies with the Data and IT Resource Classification Standards.