Modern Security Equipment and Crime Control in Calabar Metropolis, Cross River State, Nigeria

Ojo Agba; Emeka Josephat O; A.M. Ogaboh; Asongo Tersoo

Ojo Agba
Emeka Josephat O
A.M. Ogaboh
Asongo Tersoo

Keywords: Modern Security, Crime Control

Abstract

The study examined the relationship between modern technology and crime in Calabar Metropolis, Cross River State, Nigeria. Specifically, the study assessed the relationship between utilization of biometric technology, CCTV cameras, social media policing, tracking device and crime control. Using quantitative method, data was generated from 357 respondents through multi stage sampling technique. Quantitative data were analyzed using version 20 of Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS), and simple linear regression was used to test the hypotheses. Findings from the study revealed that there is a significant relationship between the utilization of biometric technology, CCTV cameras, social media policing, tracking device and crime control in Calabar Metropolis. The study, therefore, recommended among others that there is an urgent need to improve the general conditions of service of police officers in Nigeria, this will motive them to discharge their constitutional responsibilities efficiently and effectively. In addition, government should provide increased funding in equipping officers of the NPF with renewed emphasis on modern policing techniques including training on forensic science, psychology and the use of DNA and Ballistics techniques.

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