Abstract

This study assesses the effectiveness of crime combating on the campuses of KAAF University College, Ghana, assesses the possibility of using CCTV to enhance the security systems and provide a more reliable and cost effective way of monitoring crime-prone areas. KAAF University College is located in a busy and highly populated suburb. This brings with it peculiar security and safety implications. To deal with this, a 31-man team is in place to provide security services. This is, however, inadequate to address the security concerns. The project seeks to address the inadequacies by examining modern alternatives that will complement the present system. The study has identified loopholes in the present system and pinpoints de-motivated personnel, inadequate equipment and resources as major weaknesses. To address the situation, it is proposed that a modern upgradable CCTV system is installed to complement the human system. Since the initial costs can be high, it is recommended that implementation is carried out in phases, starting with the most sensitive areas such as the Administration Block, examination halls and computer labs. The project team is convinced that the cost benefits far outweigh the capital outlay in the long run and the system will be robust enough to assure stakeholders of security and meet the needs of the University far into the future.

Keywords:

CCTV, crime combating equipment, KAAF university college Ghana, surveillance equipment, security systems,

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