The Application of Technology in Crime Prevention at Barangay Gulod Novaliches in Quezon City

Vol.3, No.1A

Abstract

The study is about applying technology in crime prevention in Barangay Gulod Novaliches, Quezon City. Technology has been adapted and practiced pragmatically in the wide range of policing internationally since the late century and has developed until recent years. Technology is equipment that can be useful in pursuing crime prevention and handling situational phenomena that exist through artificial disasters. Crime is an aspect that will be retained globally, but through crime prevention with the help of technology, violence will be lessened. The advancement of technology can affect society strategically. The topic was concluded based on the problem encountered by the barangay relating to policing. The researchers were challenged to determine the effectiveness of the application of technology in crime prevention and to provide an enhanced guide. The researchers used the descriptive method, designed to gather information about the effectiveness of different technologies in crime prevention. The researchers interviewed two groups of respondents and used a survey questionnaire as the main instrument to gather information. The questionnaire content was explained very carefully to ensure the validity of the responses, ensuring the correct interpretation and understanding of the respondents in every item varied in the study conducted. The study concluded that installing street lights in strategic areas, together with the Barangay Personnel responsiveness and credibility in time of duty and improved local infrastructure and community services, must be implemented as countermeasures for the rising number of crimes. The study's findings also showed that the number of malfunctioning CCTVs that need to be restored in a particular area within the jurisdiction is the most serious problem encountered by the respondents that affects the effectiveness of the application of technology in crime prevention. The researchers recommended that the LGU provide advanced technological logistics that may be used in crime prevention, advanced computer systems, and developed CCTVs, including drone cameras, as highly recommended countermeasures to address the problems encountered.