Ethical Use of CCTV
GRA Surveillance Department employees have access to a variety of tools that allow them to protect the Tribe and its assets. A comprehensive protection plan requires sensitive data, technology, and resources be available, and used in both proactive and reactive or investigative functions to identify individuals or even processes that inflict damage or loss to the Tribe, or the casino as its entity.
One of the most misunderstood tools at the Surveillance Team’s disposal is the CCTV system of surveillance cameras. This technology is critical to asset protection, and a necessity throughout the property. Having such tools in place requires targeted training and clearly defined policies and procedures for the staff with access, and this is a priority of the Surveillance Team. Both appropriate/ethical use of the system and inappropriate/unethical use of surveillance cameras, equipment, information, data, and recordings containing images from cameras are covered at length, and team members are required to sign a confidentiality agreement.
Expectations for all GRA employees include refraining from engaging in any behavior or activities that might adversely affect the trust, integrity, or reputation of the GRA or the Band.
In accordance with this expectation, GRA Surveillance Department employees agree that surveillance cameras, and recordings made thereof, will not be used to watch, monitor, or review individuals without a specific business-related reason as determined by the GRA. Further, information on persons, groups, or other entities will not be accessed, copied, shared, or disseminated without a specific business-related reason as determined by the GRA.
While focusing on the legitimate needs of the Surveillance Department, the GRA, and other entities we work with, every effort is made to protect the dignity and privacy of persons in an ethical and respectful manner.
The GRA will not engage in nor tolerate retaliation against individuals who raise genuine ethics concerns in good faith. Feel free to contact the Executive Director of the OGR&C or the Surveillance Director with any questions you may have regarding applicable policies, procedures, and ethical expectations.
The Mille Lacs Band Gaming Regulatory Authority (GRA) is an independent regulatory agency of tribal government established to separate the government’s regulatory function from the management function of the Gaming Enterprises. More information and contact numbers can be found at http://www.millelacsband.com/government/gaming-regulatory-authority You can also LIKE us on Facebook at Mille Lacs Band GRA. GRA Board meetings are open to the public. Due to COVID-19, meetings are currently being conducted remotely using Zoom.
