THE DAVAO City Police Office (DCPO) has directed management of shopping malls in Buhangin District to fortify security and utilize direct police communication channels during incidents.
DCPO director PCOL Peter B. Madria, along with PMAJ Clarian Dave Toboso, Buhangin Police Station (PS 5) commander, spearheaded the security coordination meeting with mall supervisors and local barangay officials on Oct. 14 in Barangay Communal.
Security supervisors and operational representatives from major commercial hubs in the district, including NCCC City Mall, Gaisano City Gate, and Sta. Lucia Mall, as well as barangay officials from Communal, Cabantian, and Buhangin attended the meeting.
During the dialogue, Madria stressed the need for immediate, direct coordination with law enforcement authorities over unverified social media postings when responding to threats or emergency situations.
“Unified action and timely incident reporting directly to the police are paramount,” Madria emphasized, urging commercial establishments to avoid delays caused by public social media dissemination.
As part of the joint security plan, the DCPO directed mall operators to implement stricter target-hardening measures. These include additional security personnel at high-traffic entry points, upgrading and expanding CCTV coverage, and standardizing emergency escalation procedures in coordination with PS 5.
Both police leadership and mall stakeholders reaffirmed their commitment to proactive collaboration and regular dialogue to ensure public safety across Davao City’s commercial districts.