In 2016, University Police Services worked alongside university stakeholders to implement policies expressly establishing standards, procedures, and coordination of UNLV’s Closed Circuit Televisions (CCTV).

The installation and operation of surveillance cameras and requests for viewing video recordings at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas is governed by the UNLV Audio & Video Recording Policy. The policy lists four criteria on which potential installation of surveillance equipment will be evaluated:

• Criteria 1 - Enhance public safety and security, while reducing the costs incurred by UNLV in the promotion of campus security, and promote compliance with any federal and state statutes related to security.
• Criteria 2 - Aid instruction and/or facilitate its delivery to remote locations, as well as enable video conferencing among remote sites.
• Criteria 3 - Prevent, deter or halt criminal activity, and facilitate criminal investigations and police actions to safeguard citizens.
• Criteria 4 - Help manage emergency response situations during natural and man-made disasters and to assist UNLV officials in providing services to the community.