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Security Camera Policy

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Security cameras and the associated recordings are intended to:

  • Promote safety and security of the staff, community members and library facilities,
  • Support enforcement of the library’s rules of conduct,
  • Discourage inappropriate and illegal behavior, and
  • Aid in the apprehension and prosecution of offenders.

Recordings will be obtained and used in manner that is consistent with the privacy policy.

Retention

Security camera recordings are stored digitally on hardware under the control of the Boulder Public Library District, I.T. Department. Recordings are generally maintained for a maximum of 30 days or at which point the oldest recordings are automatically deleted.

Recordings are confidential and secure to the extent permitted by law. The location of security cameras is limited to areas that do not violate a person’s reasonable expectation of privacy. If an incident comes to the attention of library staff or the contract security officers, the related recordings may be reviewed, retained, and saved for as long as necessary.

Signage

Signs are posted at the entrance of library facilities indicating the use of security cameras for monitoring and recording activity in public areas of library property.

Liability

This policy shall not impose any responsibility on the District, its employees, or the Board of Trustees to protect against or prevent personal injury or loss of property.

Public Disclosure

Pursuant to state law C.R.S. section 24-90-119, members of the public are prohibited from viewing security camera recordings that contain information that identifies library users.  There are very limited circumstances under which this information will be disclosed.  If the District receives any request to inspect security camera recordings, the requestor will be instructed to submit a request for this information pursuant to the Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) C.R.S. sections 24-72-201 and 24-90-119, et seq., and staff will determine whether disclosure is permitted.

Approved by the Boulder Public Library District Board of Trustees, September 17, 2024.