The audit also recorded 512 schools with metal detectors, 1,423 with perimeter fencing, and 1,295 with security personnel across the region.
Among the divisions listed, Davao City posted the highest figures, with 143 public address systems, 172 CCTV cameras, 186 metal detectors, 273 perimeter fences, and 420 security personnel.
Davao del Norte followed with 93 public address systems, 130 CCTV cameras, 61 metal detectors, 165 perimeter fences, and 180 security personnel.
Davao de Oro recorded 77 public address systems, 128 CCTV cameras, 57 metal detectors, 210 perimeter fences, and 107 security personnel.
DepEd 11 reports covers Davao City and the provinces and cities of Davao de Oro, Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, Davao Occidental, Davao Oriental, Digos City, Samal City, Mati City, Panabo City, and Tagum City.
The figures provide an overview of the security measures and facilities in schools as authorities continue efforts to strengthen campus safety across the Davao Region. City& Local Guides
DepEd Davao Region is continuing efforts to provide metal detectors to schools as part of measures to strengthen campus security.
DepEd 11 spokesperson Jenielito Atillo said the agency cannot immediately provide security equipment to all schools but is making efforts to acquire additional units whenever funds are available.
“We really cannot provide all, but the gesture of trying to provide is with us,” Atillo said during the Davao Peace and Security Press Corps media briefing on Wednesday at The Royal Mandaya Hotel.
Atillo said DepEd has already purchased metal detectors for some schools, with plans to acquire more equipment as funding permits.
“We have bought some metal detectors for some schools and it is continuing. We try to add more, if we have the funds,” he added.
His remarks came amid heightened calls for stronger security in schools following the recent shooting incident at Ateneo de Zamboanga University that left two students dead.
DepEd 11 Spokesman Jenielito Atillo