Historically Facilities Management staff have not been authorized to use their master keys to provide access for anyone without specific Police authorization. This policy was designed to protect the property of the building occupants and the University. There was no valid way to determine that a person without a key should have access to a room. We have developed a procedure which we believe helps to address a need of the campus while maintaining security for property and staff. No access will be provided to storerooms, workrooms, labs, or special classrooms.
Identification demonstrating that the person is a faculty or staff member is required.
The Facilities Management employee is comfortable with the situation. If the situation does not seem right to the employee or the employee feels that they would be at risk, they may refuse to unlock the door. We will not second guess their judgement. Once these conditions are met, the Facilities Management employee may unlock the door and remain in the hallway. This is the practice the University Police have been using to assist lockouts.