Closed-circuit television systems or CCTVs should be a requirement for the issuance of business permits, the Department of the Interior and Local Government said Monday as it urged cities and municipalities to enact ordinances on the matter.
Video surveillance helps deter crimes and should be installed in business establishments, especially those with high foot traffic such as malls, supermarkets, banks, and hospitals, said Interior Sec. Eduardo Año.
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“Ngayon ang tamang panahon para i-require ang mga negosyo na mag-install ng CCTV. People are going out of their homes and in various establishments nowadays due to lower COVID-19 cases and a CCTV system is a powerful tool that can aid LGUs in ensuring public safety," Año said.
Other establishments that should have CCTV are cinemas, arcades, internet cafés, and places that draw crowds according to the DILG.
Business owners are advised to have CCTV cameras installed at a secure location that covers entry and exit points, and areas of transaction, ensuring that there are no blind spots.
“Malaki po ang maitutulong ng business establishments sa pagpapanatili ng kaayusan sa kanilang mga komunidad sa pamamagitan nang pag-prioritize sa installation ng CCTVs sa kanilang mga negosyo," Año said.
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