Perception of Adoption of Technologies in Modern Policing: A Case Study in Mati City

Jalyn Rose G. Flores, Donita Grace O. Ampong, Roselle G. Josol, Faculty of Criminal Justice Education, Barangay Dahican, 8200 City of Mati, Davao Oriental, Philippines, November 2024, The Perception of Adoption of Technologies in Modern Policing: A Case Study in Mati City. This study aimed to determine perceptions towards adopting technologies in Mati City, focusing on the perspective of police officers. The study analyzed data collected through surveys and structured questionnaires to assess various domains of perceived utility, privacy and ethical concerns, risk perception, and organizational support and infrastructure. The study revealed a positive reception towards technology adoption among 100 police officers in the Davao Oriental Police Provincial Office (DOPPO), recognizing the benefits for law enforcement. The respondents perceived modern technologies as useful in the organization and recognized the privacy and ethical issues associated with operations, the technicalities and malfunctions of using these technologies, and the organizational support of the social system. The study underscored the critical role that organization plays, including prime advocates for adequate training, resources, and leadership, in fostering successful technology adoption. Addressing these concerns and engaging in comprehensive technology training programs within the police force to facilitate efficiency and foster a culture of positive perceptions of innovations in modern policing, are crucial for successful technology implementation and enhancing officer acceptance. The analysis of the indicators across demographic profiles revealed that there is no significant difference in whether these domains were analyzed with age, gender, rank, length of service, and ethnicity which failed to reject the null hypothesis. This indicates that perceptions towards technologies integrated into modern policing are seen as universally beneficial and necessary for the PNP officers regardless of their demographic backgrounds.