§ 3-509 Surveillance requirements.
A. The Tribe shall adopt security and surveillance control standards that are no less stringent than the minimum internal control standards set forth in the current NIGC Guidance on Class III Minimum Internal Control Standards, as may be amended.
B. The Gaming Commission shall promulgate surveillance regulations which address the following:
1. The Gaming Commission must approve:
a. The surveillance system and all related equipment;
b. All training programs for surveillance personnel;
c. The satellite monitoring system;
d. Who has access to the surveillance room and the list of persons who have unescorted access;
e. The format of the visitors’ log for the surveillance room;
f. All vendors and consultants providing goods or services for the surveillance system; and
g. Surveillance policies and procedures for all operations of the gaming facility.
2. The management contractor (or, if none, the Gaming Authority) shall provide all surveillance equipment, supplies, and space as deemed necessary by the Gaming Commission for the reasonable protection of patrons, employees, and tribal assets, including the operation of a satellite monitoring system by the Gaming Commission.
3. The management contractor (or, if none, the Gaming Authority) will provide any and all desired plans for gaming equipment installation, removal, modification, any construction or future construction of gaming facility layout changes that involve moving or altering gaming or surveillance equipment to the Gaming Commission for review and approval, prior to any change.
4. The management contractor (or, if none, the Gaming Authority) shall comply with any additional requirements deemed necessary or appropriate by the Gaming Commission with regard to surveillance equipment, coverage or layout, in order to adequately protect the security of assets, and the security and safety of patrons and employees.
5. The surveillance department shall operate in compliance with this chapter, Gaming Commission regulations, NIGC regulations, any applicable federal laws and tribe-state compact provisions.
6. The surveillance department will assure the protection of tribal assets and assist in the safety and security of employees, patrons, and their property through the maintenance and operation of a closed circuit television system and other acceptable surveillance methods and techniques.
7. The surveillance area shall be a restricted area and shall be accessible only to surveillance personnel, Gaming Commission personnel, authorized state and federal officials and other individuals specifically authorized by the Gaming Commission.
8. The regulations shall also require surveillance system plans and reporting including:
a. The management contractor (or, if none, the Gaming Authority) shall submit to the Gaming Commission for its approval a surveillance system and operations plan no later than ninety (90) days prior to the start of gaming operations and annually thereafter;
b. The surveillance system and operations plan shall include a casino floor plan that shows the placement of all surveillance equipment in relation to the locations required to be covered, and a detailed description of the casino surveillance system and its equipment;
c. The management contractor (or, if none, the Gaming Authority) shall submit to the Gaming Commission for its approval, and prior to implementation, any proposed surveillance equipment revisions, not including normal repair and maintenance issues;
d. The management contractor (or, if none, the Gaming Authority) shall independently report any illegal activity to the Gaming Commission as soon as possible and no later than thirty (30) minutes from discovery; and
e. The Gaming Authority or management contractor’s surveillance director/manager may report to a primary management official with equal or greater authority for administrative and daily matters, but must report to the Gaming Commission’s Chair regarding matters of policy, purpose, responsibility, authority, and integrity of the gaming operation.
9. The Gaming Commission and the surveillance department shall cooperate and implement this section reasonably to enhance the ability of security and management to fulfill their responsibilities. (Res. 2019-28)