Purpose
Shear Force Security’s purpose is to regulate the use of closed circuit television (CCTV) to our clients using cameras to monitor and record public areas for the purposes of safety and security.

Scope
This policy applies to all personnel, schools and industrial in the use of CCTV monitoring and recording.

CCTV
A critical component of a comprehensive security plan using state-of-the-art technology is closed circuit television (CCTV).

The purpose of CCTV monitoring of public areas by Shear Force Security personnel is to defer crime and to assist the Met Police in protecting the safety and property of our clients.

Video monitoring for security purposes will be conducted in a professional, ethical and legal manner. Personnel involved in video monitoring will be appropriately trained and continuously supervised in the responsible use of this technology. Violations of the Code of Procedures for video monitoring will result in disciplinary action in accordance with the rules and regulations of the government.

Information obtained through video monitoring will be used exclusively for security and law enforcement purposes. Information obtained through video monitoring will only be released when authorized by the Shear Force Security according to the procedures established in the contract policy.



Responsibilities
The Department of Shear Force Security Public Safety is the department authorized to oversee and coordinate the use of CCTV monitoring for safety and security purposes at the Clients place. All Client areas using CCTV monitoring are responsible for implementing this policy in their respective operations. Public Safety has primary responsibility for disseminating the policy and assisting other units in implementing the policy and procedures.

Shear Force Security has the responsibility to authorize all CCTV monitoring for safety and security purposes at the Clients place. All new installations will follow the Department of Shear Force Security Public Safety operating principles. All existing CCTV monitoring systems will be evaluated for compliance with this policy.