The Sangguniang Panlungsod will support the proposed ordinance seeking the installation of close circuit television (CCTV) cameras in elementary and secondary public schools, its proponent, Councilor El Cid Familiaran, confidently said.
The proposal dubbed as the “City’s Public Schools CCTV Ordinance” had hurdled the second reading last week, and Familiaran said he expects it to pass the third and final reading tomorrow during their regular session. The employment of CCTV cameras or video surveillance system by any entity, particularly the local government units, is purposely to record factual evidence of crime and is proved to be an effective instrument to deter any act of lawlessness, the proponent emphasized. The city aims at addressing the crime situation and at improving the peace and order situation, said the councilor. Video cameras would be an effective strategy to curb or prevent crimes that may happen in school campuses or premises, he added. His office, Familiaran revealed, is eyeing P1 million for the initial installation of CCTV cameras for 46 public elementary and secondary schools, and this budget will be sourced from the general fund of the city. He expressed hopes the city could also avail itself of discount from suppliers, in order to purchase additional CCTV cameras to cover more elementary and secondary public schools in Bacolod./WDJ By Ranie S. Azue Watchmen Daily Journal
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