Abstract

This study examines the installation of Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) systems and their relationship to crime prevention in Barangay 168, Caloocan City. It explores the perceptions of residents, barangay personnel, and police officers regarding the effectiveness of CCTV in incident monitoring, surveillance, reliability, efficiency, and crime deterrence. By identifying community views and existing challenges, the research aims to provide recommendations to enhance system performance and strengthen CCTV as a reliable crime prevention measure in the barangay. The research employs a quantitative, descriptive-correlational design to examine the factors affecting the effectiveness of CCTV in deterring crime. It gathers the opinions of eighty (80) respondents: fifty (50) residents, fifteen (15) barangay personnel, and fifteen (15) police officers, selected through purposive sampling due to their direct experience and knowledge of CCTV implementation and monitoring in the barangay. Based on the results, the study reveals that most respondents are aged 18–25, predominantly male, with college-level education or degrees, and have resided in the barangay for more than six years, indicating familiarity with community safety conditions. Findings show that respondents strongly agree on the effectiveness of CCTV in incident monitoring, with a highest weighted mean of 3.50 and an overall mean of 3.38. In terms of reliability and efficiency, CCTV systems are perceived to contribute to crime reduction, with a highest weighted mean of 3.36 and an overall mean of 3.29. For crime deterrence, respondents also strongly agree that CCTV discourages criminal activities and enhances safety, with a highest weighted mean of 3.36 and an overall mean of 3.28. However, the main challenge identified is poor image or video quality, which ranked first with a frequency of 48 (16.27%). To sum up, this study highlights the effectiveness of CCTV systems in Barangay 168, Caloocan City, emphasizing their role in monitoring, reliability, efficiency, and crime deterrence. It proposes practical improvements such as assigning dedicated monitoring personnel, increasing camera coverage, allocating sufficient LGU funds, ensuring strategic placement, training operators, and strengthening coordination with law enforcement to enhance crime prevention and community safety.