Baguio SC3 reports on CCTV playback and extraction services

The Baguio Smart City Command Center’s (SC3) closed circuit television (CCTV) playback and extraction services had 97 requests for extraction, 139 for playback and 150 spotted incidents from January 1 to August 31, this year, , according to Adam Bert Lacay, Information Systems Analyst II of the City Mayor’s Office’s Management Information Technology Division (MITD).

During the regular management committee meeting, Sept. 12, of city officials led by Mayor Benjamin Magalong, Lacay said lost items are the most frequently requested for CCTV playback while vehicular traffic accidents are for extraction services.

He added that CCTV spotted incidents were immediately referred to local police for appropriate action.

The SC3 has three main programs and activities: Smart City Operations (SCO); Research, Maintenance and Project Development (RMPD); and General Administrative Support (GAS).

SCO include Emergency Telecommunications where 24/7 call taking and call report generation are conducted; CCTV Playback and Extraction Services where video monitoring/playback/ extraction as critical video evidence in the resolution of incidents as the need arises are made; Dashboard Monitoring and Management where 24/7 regular monitoring, management and analytics generation with the Smart City platform are done.

In the RMDP are Special Projects like Monitoring of Indicators for Efficient Redevelopment and Value Assessment and Flood Early Warning System; Technical Support and Maintenance for network management and maintenance, and more; Project Development like video surveillance system enhancement and maintenance project, and others.

Its GAS program includes visits of guests from LGUs and other sectors for tours and benchmarking; recording of processed papers like payroll, and more; conduct of training like cybersecurity, file storage system, crisis hotline, and others. – Gaby B. Keith