I work in a school building in Hampton, VA. I've been with the school system approximately 19 years. (I'm a Guidance Counselor Director) I have my own office with 5 other employees that work under my supervision.
As crazy as this sounds, we have an Assistant Principal that works in the building that has been seen after school hours going in and out of locked classrooms and offices. (He has a master key to the building)
I'm 100% convinced that he's deleting files on computers, going through desk drawers, etc...(Everyone that he attempts to bully, mysteriously has files erased on their computers, things stolen from their office or classroom and so on)
He is NOT my Supervisor in any way. Would it be legal for me to leave a hidden camera in my office at night in a attempt to catch him in the act? I will NOT use the audio function, only the video.
Any advice would be appreciated...just please give me some type of case law reference so that I can have something in writing before I pursue this.
As crazy as this sounds, we have an Assistant Principal that works in the building that has been seen after school hours going in and out of locked classrooms and offices. (He has a master key to the building)
I'm 100% convinced that he's deleting files on computers, going through desk drawers, etc...(Everyone that he attempts to bully, mysteriously has files erased on their computers, things stolen from their office or classroom and so on)
He is NOT my Supervisor in any way. Would it be legal for me to leave a hidden camera in my office at night in a attempt to catch him in the act? I will NOT use the audio function, only the video.
Any advice would be appreciated...just please give me some type of case law reference so that I can have something in writing before I pursue this.