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675 Safety and Security Alarm Systems
SUBJECT: | SAFETY AND SECURITY ALARM SYSTEMS |
NUMBER: | 675 |
AUTHORIZING BODY: | VICE PRESIDENT FOR FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION |
RESPONSIBLE OFFICE: | OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE |
DATE ISSUED: | MAY 1997 |
LAST UPDATE: | OCTOBER 2021 |
RATIONALE: To enhance protection of University assets and facilities, the University maintains a computer based alarm monitoring system located centrally in the Oakland University Police Department ("OUPD"). Connection to the system will provide direct reporting to the OUPD wherein the appropriate response will be initiated. The purpose of this policy is to provide clear guidelines for departments wishing to alarm any facility and/or upgrade an existing system. | |
POLICY: New Alarm Systems and/or upgrades of existing systems must be compatible with technology and systems currently in use. To ensure system compatibility, departments must coordinate and receive authorization from the OUPD prior to purchase. Non-compatible systems and systems not authorized by the OUPD will not be monitored. | |
SCOPE AND APPLICABILITY: This policy applies to all University departments wishing to alarm any campus facility and/or upgrade an existing Alarm System. | |
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