Question & AnswerQ&A (BJMP-NHQ STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES BJMP-CRS 2012-001)
The primary rationale is to strictly adhere to security procedures in jail management and operations to protect inmates and personnel from potential threats and prevent security information from being accessed through recorded data.
The policy covers films, telenovelas, mini-series, soap operas, music videos, documentaries, corporate videos or advertisements, student or amateur films for both commercial and non-commercial use, news coverage, and other current affairs items.
Yes. The exceptions include devices that are duly-issued jail cameras or those covered by a letter of application duly approved by the court and accompanied by an undertaking to comply with Supreme Court guidelines.
They must deposit all cameras, video cameras, audio recorders, laptops, cellular phones, or any similar gadgets capable of recording material data to the sentinel on duty prior to their entry.
The confiscated item is marked and turned over to the Supply Officer or desk Officer for safekeeping. The Jail Intelligence Office reviews the data on the device in the presence of the owner and Warden. If no sensitive data is found, the device is returned; if sensitive data is found, it is removed and filed for further review before returning the device.
Personnel found violating the policy shall be charged administratively and/or criminally as deemed necessary.
Visitors who violate the policy are banned for at least six months from entering any BJMP facility and must execute an undertaking to comply with the facility's rules as a requirement for lifting their penalty.
A clearance must be secured first from the respective regional director. The Warden must make a written request specifying justifications, ensure no footage harmful to BJMP’s image is taken, and has authority to review and edit data and footage.
Members of the Command Group, directors of the directorates, Chief of Offices of the National Headquarters, regional directors, Jail Provincial Administrator, and Intelligence Officers of the bureau.
The statement serves to inform all visitors visibly about the prohibition and is translated into local dialects to ensure comprehension, reinforcing compliance with the policy.