Surveillance Footage Shows 'Modus' Under Investigation
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Check this out, folks! Councilor Luna Acosta from Davao City is warning the public about some shady characters claiming to be part of the Davao City Police or Davao Police Auxiliary, saying that an ordinance requires a specific brand of CCTV to be installed in various establishments they're targeting.
Acosta, a member of the Committee on Peace and Public Safety, stated during a city council meeting on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, that her office received reports from the Public Safety and Security Office (PSSO) about these "unscrupulous individuals" trying to sell a specific CCTV brand.
According to Acosta, these individuals are capitalizing on fears and misinformation. She emphasized that the Davao City Police and the auxiliary have no involvement or operations related to CCTV installations. The ordinance, she reiterated, does not mandate a specific brand or model for CCTV.
The ordinance only requires minimum technical specifications that establishments must adhere to. The misleading claims suggest that purchasers must install a particular brand or model of CCTV, a requirement that is not supported by the official ordinance.
These individuals are misleading business owners, potentially taking advantage of their ignorance. But fear not, citizens! The LGU, PSSO, and DCPO do not require establishments to purchase a specific brand or model. They are merely recommending suppliers, if any.
If you encounter such modus, report the individuals' names and contact details to the DCPO, PSSO, or through Davao City Reports.
The implementation of the CCTV Ordinance in the city was initiated in 2024. The authorities are still working closely with establishments to ensure compliance with the ordinance. As of November 21, 2023, the Amended CCTV Ordinance of Davao City has been unanimously approved.
Under the ordinance, CCTV cameras must be installed in areas without blind spots, ensuring maximum coverage of entrances, exits, and transaction areas [1]. So, you're free to choose your preferred brand and model, just make sure it meets the technical standards stipulated in the ordinance [2].
[1] Office of the City Council of Davao City, Article III - Technical Standards[2] City Government of Davao, Press Release: CCTV Ordinance Update, May 6, 2025
- Councilor Luna Acosta from Davao City has expressed concerns about individuals falsely claiming to represent the Davao Police or Auxiliary, pushing an unfounded requirement for a specific CCTV brand in establishments, as stated during a city council meeting on May 6, 2025.
- Acosta, a member of the Committee on Peace and Public Safety, highlighted these individuals are capitalizing on fear and misinformation as the Davao City Police and the auxiliary have no involvement or operations related to CCTV installations.
- Contrary to the false claims, the Davao City ordinance does not dictate a specific brand or model for CCTV; it only sets minimum technical standards establishments must adhere to.
- Despite the misleading claims, the LGU, Public Safety and Security Office (PSSO), and Davao City Police do not mandate nor endorse a particular brand or model for CCTV.
- To combat this issue, citizens are encouraged to report the names and contact details of these individuals to the Davao City Police, PSSO, or through Davao City Reports, as further enforcement of the CCTV Ordinance continues in the city initiated in 2024.
