Campus Security Systems (BACS)
ITS provides a variety of security solutions for buildings. Systems can be installed that limit access to areas or provide extra personal safety. Services include door access systems that require a proximity card to enter, panic/duress buttons, video security, property protection alarms, and intrusion protection systems.
Security Operation Manuals:
- Handbook of Operating Procedures-Security Alarm Systems
- Building Access Control and Security Operations Manual
- Handbook of Operating Procedures-Video and CCTV Security Systems
Request Items
BACS Alarm Point(s):
Is a monitored device or switch that is typically connected to an intrusion system. Examples but not limited to: motion detectors, position switches, glass break detectors, beam detectors.
BACS Exterior Electronic Door:
Any exterior opening of a building that has a Door Management Unit (DMU) controlling exterior doors electrified locks. A DMU provides alarms to UTPD.
BACS Exterior Card Reader:
Building Access Control System (BACS) requires an authorized university photo ID proximity card (issued by the ID Center) to access secured areas.
BACS Interior Electronic Door:
Any interior opening of a building that has a Door Management Unit (DMU) controlling exterior doors electrified locks. A DMU provides alarms to UTPD.
BACS Interior Card Reader:
Building Access Control System (BACS) requires an authorized university photo ID proximity card (issued by the ID Center) to access secured areas.
BACS Panic/Duress button(s):
Panic/Duress buttons send a silent alarm to UTPD and are available for areas where threats to personal safety may be possible. Panic/Duress buttons can requested at a cost and upon UTPD approval.
- Building Access Control System (BACS) requires an authorized university photo ID proximity card (issued by the ID Center) to access secured areas
- Panic/Duress buttons send a silent alarm to UTPD and are available for areas where threats to personal safety may be possible
- Video security using closed circuit TV or DVR recording is available for security-sensitive areas
- Property protection is available for computers, printers, and monitors using a fiber optic loop (FOL) or cat5 wire to create a secure link.
- Intrusion protection devices—such as motion sensors and door contacts—provide after-hours protection
BACS Rate Structure for FY 19/20:
| SERVICE | DISTRIBUTION BASE | RATE | DESCRIPTION |
| Labor | Per hour | $64.00 | The hourly rate to be charged for all work order costs not covered within the service rate. |
| Tier 1 Video | Per month, Per camera instance | $30.00 | Provides video storage, support and life cycle costs for all tier 1 cameras. A tier 1 camera is a camera that meets standards set in the CCTV and Video guidelines. |
| Tier 2 Video | Per month, Per camera instance | $38.00 | Provides video storage, support and life cycle costs for all tier 2 cameras. A tier 2 camera is a camera that meets standards set in the CCTV and Video guidelines. |
| Elevator Control | Per month, per instance/floor | $32.00 | Building floor elevator control. This rate applies to each floor controlled. A card reader in the cab of the elevator is required and is billed under the..... |
| Biometric Reader | Per month, per instance | $39.00 | Fingerprint reader that is used in conjuction with a standard card reader. |
| Electronic Security Door | Per month, per instance | $29.00 | This rate includes any of the following (card reader door with electronic lock, door position switch and request to exit/wireless card reader-lock/electric.... |
| Intrusion Detection (Alarm Point) | Per month, per instance | $15.00 | Detection device that reports alarms to UTPD (e.g. glassbreak and motion detectors). |
| Intrusion Detection (Panic Button) | Per month, per instance | $15.00 | Panic button that reports immediate durress alarm. |
Routine requests are typically addressed within one business day.
UT Service Desk staff may escalate requests as needed.
Campus Security Systems Support
Technical support is available during normal business hours:
M-F 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Request may be sent to the following email addresses:
| Service | Email Address |
| Bacsweb/Picture Perfect Request | ITS BACS Help |
| Video Request | Video_security_requests@utlists.utexas.edu |
| Door Schedules | Bacs_schedules@utlists.utexas.edu |
In the event of no response within one business day, please send Direct Email to ITS SecControl.