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June 25, 2009 - Policy
The University Policy Office announces revisions to University Policy 8.4, Management of Keys and Other Access Control Systems, formerly named University Policy 2.6, Keys and Other Access Control Devices.
This policy has been updated as a result of extensive examination of public safety and security practices and policies at Cornell and in support of a strategic priority launched to provide a higher level of safety and security for our community. This update provides enhanced policy guidelines for the management of physical keys and sets a campus-wide standard for cardaccess systems.
An essential element of security is maintaining adequate control to ensure that university assets are accessed only by those authorized to do so. Per this policy, deans and vice presidents are requested to officially reauthorize key control coordinators and access control coordinators. The authorization form is available at www.rmps.cornell.edu/keysinfo.
This revised policy maintains the requirement that units have inventory systems in place and conduct reviews of key inventories and access levels at least every two years. To aid units in implementing procedures outlined in this policy, the Key Management System has been developed to provide a Web-based tool to maintain a central and integrated key inventory. For more information on the Key Management System, visit www.rmps.cornell.edu/keysinfo.
Please familiarize yourself with the updated policy, and direct questions about these changes to Risk Management & Public Safety at (607) 254-6477.
