Buchanan County board debates camera-access and logging rules in draft security policy

Chair called for review of a draft security policy that includes a new paragraph on security cameras and delegated procurement and accountability to the Buchanan County Information Technology Department. Presenter (S8), who led the policy work, read the camera language aloud: “Security camera systems are not accessible to the general public. Access by County employees is granted on an individual role based and need to know basis consistent with operational responsibilities and security requirements.” The presenter said the security committee had worked on the policy for months and added the camera paragraph to clarify responsibilities.