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Technology Policy 15 -Video Monitoring Systems <br />15.Video Monitoring Systems <br />15.1 Summary <br />This policy sets requirements for non-recording video monitoring systems used by Kittitas <br />County offices and departments.It does not cover the courthouse security video surveillance <br />system.The primary purpose of these video monitoring systems is to assist with safety of <br />employees and security of facilities by providing views of obscured areas. <br />15.2 References <br />1.RCW 9.73.030(1)Intercepting,recording,or divulging private communication-- <br />Consent required-Exceptions <br />15.3 Definitions <br />15.3.1 Video monitoring camera <br />A mounted video camera used to view eeunty-County facilities and/or people in eewaty- <br />County facilities,primarily for security purposes. <br />15.3.2 Video monitor <br />The display used to view video monitoring camera images for safety and security purposes. <br />15.4 Policy <br />15.4.1 Authorization <br />Requests for video monitoring systems shall be submitted to the eeënty%-County's Security <br />Committee who will make recommendations to the BoCC. <br />The board must approve requests prior to purchasing equipment. <br />KittitasT_he County reserves the right to install monitoring cameras in work areas for safety <br />and security purposes. <br />15.4.2 Recording <br />Monitoring system shall not record audio or video. <br />15.4.3 Typical use <br />Doors through which employees cannot see create a security and safety risk.Video <br />monitoring cameras are generally placed on the public side of such doors,and video <br />monitors just inside those doors. <br />15.4.4 Restricted use <br />Video monitoring cameras shall not be used in non-public areas or hidden from public view. <br />71