Mayor Abigail Binay will equip the Makati Public Safety Department with lapel cameras to help its enforcers manage traffic and be transparent in dealing with apprehended motorists.
“Often, it is difficult to rely on the testimony of either the enforcer or the apprehended motorist. Thus, we are tapping technology so that incidents involving Mapsa personnel can be well-documented,” Binay said.
The mayor said she was intent on improving the image of the city’s traffic deputies, who are often criticized in social media for rude behavior.
“Our Mapsa enforcers are set for a make-over and reimaging, being frontliners of the city government. We will not only change their uniform, but also focus on improving their work skills and people skills through intensive training,” she said.
Binay said the city government will also implement the micro-chipping of pet dogs in the city.
“I want Makati to be truly rabies-free. Pet dogs will be micro-chipped upon registration with our city veterinary office. Then we will be able to identify irresponsible pet owners who let their pets roam freely on the streets where they can bite people or defecate, both of which pose health risks,” she said.
The two projects were among those enumerated by the mayor as her priorities for budget appropriation with the Sangguniang Panlungsod.