(a) The department is authorized to conduct security
surveys of state-owned buildings to determine the need for security
equipment and on-site security personnel. If it is determined that
a need exists, these services may be provided if funding is available.
The regulations detailed in this section will apply to security devices
and personnel.
(1) Video security systems. In order to meet legal
requirements pertaining to chain of custody of evidence, all video
security systems located in public or common access areas (exterior
doors, lobbies, loading docks, etc.) will be under the control of
the department.
(2) Electronic security access. Electronic security
access systems installed on exterior and interior building doors must
be approved by, and in the case of exterior building doors controlled
by the computer security system of the department. Capitol visitor
screening equipment (x-ray machines and metal detector units) will
be under the control of the department.
(3) Security personnel. When a verified need exists
for on-site security personnel in a state-owned building, the department
is authorized to assign its personnel to the location or after receiving
a written request from the chief executive of the agency requesting
security services, the department shall assist with developing a contract
with a private security agency to provide the personnel. In order
to ensure fair and equitable security for all agencies housed in a
building, all contracts for private security personnel in a state
building must be approved by the department.
(4) Funding. If the department does not have funds
to provide services or equipment under this section, other state agencies
may enter into interagency contracts to reimburse the department for
such costs.
(b) Any unattended containers large enough to contain
explosive devices are subject to searches by department security personnel.
(c) The provisions of this section do not apply to
buildings and grounds which fall under the provisions of §8.1(e)
of this title (relating to General).
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