Cameras: Monitored by Campus Security
Attention: Areas around KPU campus are under 24-hour surveillance monitoring.
Information collected under the Authority of Sec.26 Freedom of information and Protection of Privacy Act.
For more information, contact the Director of Risk & Security at 604-598-6079
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Policies
SR13 Closed Circuit Video Equipment (CCVE)
IM2 Freedom of information and protection of privacy act.
Card Access/Alarm Code Requests
Requests are to be made by the Manager/Dean/DBMs on behalf of the employee needing access or alarm codes.
Please e-mail Mark Bayrock with any card access or alarm code requirements and include:
- Name of Employee
- Banner ID
- Campus Location(s)
- Department
- Access Area/ Room
- Building Partition
- Type of Request (alarm or access)
Mark Bayrock, Manager Security Systems
FAQ
Card Access
Where can I get a KPU card or a replacement card?
Cards can be obtained from the library or ordered online at https://www.kpu.ca/library/kpu-card.
Can you authorize me to use a specific space or room?
No, we simply enable card access based on requests from departments, we have no authority to approve space or room usage.
My card does not seem to be working. When I tap it on readers, there are no lights or beeps.
No lights or beeps from ANY card reader means that your card is defective and needs to be replaced.
My card was Lost / Stolen, what do I do?
You can report it here https://www.kpu.ca/reporting-KPUcards and/or e-mail Mark directly to ensure it is deactivated. A new card can be obtained at the library.
Card Access Reader Lights
*We use different models of card readers across all campuses, but these are generally common light codes:
Green: Access Granted.
Red or flashing red/green or red/blue: Access Denied.
Purple / Yellow after card scan: Batteries are nearing end of life.
Single Purple light: Reader is communicating with server.
Alarm/Intrusion System
What happens when an alarm is tripped?
Our monitoring company will receive the alert and notify the appropriate personnel on the specific campus, typically Security or Facilities.
What happens when I press my Panic Button?
The monitoring company will alert security that a panic button has been activated and advise what area that it occurred in.
When should I press my panic button?
When you need assistance from security. If there is a medical or critical emergency, call 9-1-1 first.
How do I get an alarm code?
Your manager or Dean can request alarm codes from Mark Bayrock.
Camera System
Who has access to view that cameras?
Only Security officers and members of DRS have access to the cameras.
I would like to have footage of an event; how can I obtain it?
As per the CCVE policy, camera footage will typically only be release to RCMP or official investigators. Security can advise.
Can the cameras be used to monitor employee performance?
No. As per the CCVE policy cameras are not used for any performance monitoring.