1. Policy
The system is owned and operated by LEAP Ltd and therefore LEAP Ltd is legally responsible for the system and as such is the data controller for the purposes of the Data Protection Act 1998. The General Manager has delegated responsibility for ensuring the day-to-day compliance with this policy.
The CCTV system will be operational 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
The main purposes of the scheme are:
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A reduction in the fear of crime and reassurance of LEAP clients.
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To help secure a safer environment for those people who live, visit and work at LEAP premises.
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The detection, deterrence and prevention of crime, such as:
Helping to identify and prosecute offenders;
Providing the Police with evidence to take criminal action in the courts;
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Assisting in the delivery of LEAP services by reducing risk to LEAP staff and clients.
The key objective of the service is as follows:
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LEAP will use the system to detect, prevent or reduce the incidence of property crime and offences against the person.
LEAP’s CCTV systems will operate fairly, within the law, and only for the purposes for which they were established or which are subsequently agreed in accordance with this policy.
2. Procedures
The Services will be delivered and operated with due regard to the principle that everyone has the right to respect for his or her private and family life and their homes in accordance with the provisions of the Human Rights Act 1998.
The main purposes and key objectives of the scheme are outlined in the policy.
The ultimate aim of the service is to make LEAP accommodation a desirable and safe place to live and work
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It is important to emphasise that the CCTV systems used are not "spy systems".
There will be no deliberate monitoring of people or employees of LEAP, carrying out their legitimate business. Any “directed” surveillance must be authorised by the General Manager.
The day-to-day management of the cameras will be the responsibility of the LEA support staff who will report to a member of the management team.
All LEAP staff with access to the CCTV system will be subject to disciplinary procedures for breaches of confidentiality. Non-compliance with the policy will be treated as gross misconduct within the Disciplinary Code.
Recorded material must not be sold or used for commercial purposes or the provision of entertainment and will be destroyed after 31 days.
All staff will be trained in the use of the CCTV system and will be required to sign to say they have received training and have read the policy and procedure.