USE OF TECHNOLOGY-ASSISTED STRATEGIES IN UPHOLDING LAW AND ORDER IN SELECTED CITIES IN NCR: BASIS FOR AN IMPROVED CRIME SOLUTION EFFICIENCY

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The study explores the use of technology-assisted strategies for crime detection in various cities within the National Capital Region (NCR). It highlights significant operational issues that impact the criminal justice system, particularly concerning the discriminatory nature of monitoring and the various profiling challenges associated with these strategies. The researcher employed a descriptive research methodology to collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data about prevalent practices, conditions, and trends related to technology in crime prevention and detection. The purposive sampling technique was used to gather first-hand data from selected law enforcement personnel, Barangay officials, and community members through a researcher-modified questionnaire utilizing a 4-point Likert scale for measurement. The findings indicate a generally perceived lack of seriousness regarding the problems encountered with technology-assisted strategies, with an overall mean score of 2.20 across all groups surveyed. The police personnel (PNP) reported a mean of 2.34, whereas Barangay officials and community members reported means of 2.20 and 2.06, respectively. Notably serious issues included inadequate preparedness for emergencies (mean of 2.62), insufficient promotion of adherence to international laws protecting human rights (mean of 2.61), and inadequacies in maintaining transparent community selection processes (mean of 2.56). The responses indicated that while proposed measures to improve strategies were largely deemed 'less recommended' overall (mean of 2.25), certain recommendations stood out as important. Respondents considered it crucial to prepare adequately for emergencies (mean of 2.68), promote international legal adherence (mean of 2.66), and ensure the transparent sharing of community selection process results (mean of 2.58). In conclusion, the study identifies key areas requiring improvement in technology-assisted crime strategies, noting specific administrative and procedural deficiencies affecting efficiency. Accordingly, the researcher advocates for enhanced preparedness in emergency response, stronger adherence to human rights legislation, and better transparency in community engagement practices as essential next steps to improve crime solution efficiency.

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