Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Editor's Note “Re-engineering Jail Management”

Undoubtedly, the world is moving fast. High technology and innovative management principles are now introduced in the market. For the bureau’s to cope up it is but apt to adopt these innovations thus, this region, BJMPRO-XI, implemented new policies and programs ensuring that the mandate to safeguard and develop the inmates would not be taken for granted.
During this 1st quarter of CY 2009, the BJMPRO-XI humbly accomplished various programs that surely make her management runs smoothly and systematically. Big jails from this region had successfully installed Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) camera as part of improving the security of jail facility and one of the jails in this region also set up electromagnetic door lock. Moreover, all of jails are using computers wherein most of them have internet connections to fasten and improve communication system. It is but a simple manifestation that management from this region does not wait for any miracle.
Not only that the BJMPRO-XI focuses on the security of the clientele, but as well as inmate’s welfare and development. In fact, various programs have been conducted like the creation of livelihood projects. One of the examples is the Ray of Hope Village wherein female inmates manufacture food products like “tocino” or “tsoriso”. They also have crochet making, bags and slippers made out of straw, massage center, laundry and sewing.
Continuously networking to the stakeholders like the LGU’s, NGO’s and any International Organizations such as International Commission on Red Cross (ICRC) never was out of sight considering that limited resources has experienced. Worthy of emulation sponsored project in lieu with adopting new technology is the bold creation of bio-gas facility in the effort of SSUPT EMMANUEL T SICIO (Regional Director) and JCI FERDINAND D PONTILLO (warden Davao City Jail). Fortunately, it is now enjoyed by the said jail as their alternative source of energy.
As part of improving inmates’ skills and talents, some had undergone trainings to enhance their acting and singing prowess. Thus, it was a successful concert held at CAP Auditorium Davao City - the first concert in the history of the country being performed by inmates outside the jail premises. Thanks to the Regional Director, wardens of DCJ and DCFJ, LGU’s and the members of ACPW.
Inmates who are not allowed to vote now have a chance to express right of suffrage. The bureau enthusiastically supports such program because she believes that our least brothers should be given another chance to express their sense of dignity through voting since most of them are not yet convicted.
Of course, the bureau’s objectives could hardly achieve if the personnel’s welfare would not be addressed properly. The personnel from regional office have experienced extraordinary joy mixed with excitement and fear during their teambuilding at Outland Adventure - the “longest zip line in Asia” as all of them surpassed the various obstacles and challenges even the “youngest” of the members - JSI SALVACION RONDA and the “macho build” personas like RESJO and JO2 Densoy.
Various seminars were also conducted just to ensure that the personnel are always updated. This region successfully managed seminars like “Anti-Red Tape” and “TB Awareness.” “Refresher Course” also introduced to improve their management skill.
Notwithstanding, this region does not cease to continue creating groundbreaking plans and programs, strict monitoring jail security and implementing new policies. Thus, this region spearheaded by our benevolent and dynamic regional director SSUPT EMMANUEL T SICIO steadfastly aspires to continuously re-engineer jail management and innovate novel ideas towards a better modern jail management.

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