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Calabarzon Officials Push AI-Powered Crime Monitoring System to Boost Regional Security

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Regional authorities in Calabarzon are advancing plans to implement an artificial intelligence-assisted crime monitoring system, marking a significant step toward modernizing law enforcement operations in one of the Philippines’ most populous regions.

The Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC) Calabarzon endorsed the initiative during its second quarterly meeting June 24, supporting a proposal from the Police Regional Office (PRO) to deploy AI technology for real-time surveillance and data analysis across the five-province region.

PRO Calabarzon specifically identified the closed-circuit television (CCTV) feeds of local government units as a key component for AI integration, according to the Philippine Information Agency. The system would analyze existing surveillance infrastructure to enhance crime detection and prevention capabilities.

The plan comes as Calabarzon, which encompasses the provinces of Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon plus Lucena City, continues efforts to address public safety concerns in a region home to approximately 16 million residents. The region recorded the second-highest number of crime incidents nationally as of September 2023, following only the National Capital Region.

Regional law enforcement agencies have shown measurable progress in recent years. Crime volume in Calabarzon dropped 5.74 percent to 31,392 cases in an eight-month period, according to previous Philippine News Agency reports, though specific timeframes and comparative data vary across different reporting periods.

The AI monitoring system represents part of technological modernization efforts within Philippine law enforcement. Similar AI-powered crime detection initiatives have been implemented globally, with applications ranging from predictive policing algorithms to automated analysis of surveillance footage for suspicious behavior patterns.

The Regional Peace and Order Council, which coordinates security policies among various government agencies, military units and local governments, serves as the primary planning body for regional security initiatives. The council includes representatives from the Philippine National Police, Armed Forces of the Philippines, Department of the Interior and Local Government, and other key agencies.

Implementation details, including funding sources, timeline and specific AI capabilities, were not immediately available. The proposal requires further coordination among member agencies and local government units throughout the region.

Calabarzon’s strategic location south of Metro Manila and its role as a major industrial and residential hub make it a priority area for enhanced security measures. The region hosts numerous manufacturing facilities, residential developments and transportation corridors connecting the capital region to southern Luzon provinces.


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