Revolutionizing Law Enforcement through the Adoption of Cutting-Edge Security Equipment in Nigeria

Abstract

Nigeria, like many other countries, is facing a growing need for modern security infrastructure to address various security challenges such as terrorism, kidnapping, armed robbery, and other criminal activities. The study examines the relationship between modern technology and policing in Cross River State, Nigeria. Specifically, the study assesses the relationship between the utilization of biometric technology, social media policing, tracking devices, and policing. Using qualitative and quantitative methods, data were generated from 384 respondents through multistage sampling technique. The quantitative data were analyzed using version 20 of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) and frequency distribution tables and percentages were used to present the results. Simple linear regression was used to test the hypotheses; while, the qualitative data collected were analyzed in themes as complement to the quantitative data. Findings from this study revealed that there is a significant relationship between the utilization of biometric technology, CCTV cameras, tracking device and policing 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 motivate 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.