Security Projects

All work unit electronic access control systems, video surveillance systems, and security alarm systems must comply with University Administrative Policy AD65.

Physical Security, in conjunction with the Electronic Security Systems Committee and Office of Physical Plant Design and Construction, publishes and maintains standards and requirements for the application, design, installation, and maintenance of electronic access controls, video surveillance, and security alarm systems.

If you have questions about an installation or have a project request, please contact us at [email protected] or 814-867-3051.

Make a Request:

Request an Approval for a Cipher Lock

Request a Facility Security Project Quote
(cameras, card readers, alarms, etc.) Required prior to submitting a WO to OPP (UP) or security vendor. 

Request a Facility Security Assessment

Request to Become a Penn State Security Vendor

Funding for installations and additions:

Security installations/additions are typically funded via 3 means.

Capital Funding – Requests for funding for security cameras and card access are monies earmarked for facility “perimeter security” to bring existing facilities up to current policy standards. Physical Security must approve security design and meet Penn State Division 28 standards.

New Construction and Renovation – Projects are policy required to provide perimeter security as listed above. In addition, departments funding projects often request additional security beyond that which is required by policy for enhanced security. Physical Security must approve security design and meet Penn State Division 28 standards.

Customer-Funded (Unit, department, campus, etc.) – Colleges, departments, and campus units can request and fund security beyond that which the policy requires. This is funded by the requesting unit.

Request a Security Project 

Physical Security must approve security design and meet Penn State Division 28 standards.