5 Urgent Thesis Topics on Public Infrastructure Theft and Urban Safety You Need to Explore

Source: GMA News Online

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In Makati City, three people stole fiber optic cables from CCTV systems used by the MMDA for its no-contact apprehension policy. They sold the loot for P104,000. But what they really stole was more than wires. They stole public trust, road safety and proof. Proof that your loved one didn’t run a red light. Proof that an accident really wasn’t your fault. Proof that we are being watched so we act right.

What’s really wrong? We are building a surveillance system without protecting it. Public infrastructure is easy to break and hard to rebuild. What does it say about our cities when people can rip out the cables meant to keep us safe and nobody notices until days later? That’s not just theft. That’s a blind spot in governance. And that blind spot could cost lives.

Who Can Use These Topics

This research is ideal for students and professionals pursuing the following courses or strands:

College Programs:

• Criminology

• Political Science

• Public Administration

• Civil Engineering

• Information Technology

Senior High School Strands:

• HUMSS

• GAS

• STEM

5 Thesis Topic Ideas

1.Impact of Cable Theft on the Operational Integrity

of Urban Surveillance Systems

Explore how stolen CCTV cables affect traffic monitoring, law enforcement and public safety.

Target Respondents

• MMDA staff

• Local police officers

• IT personnel maintaining surveillance

2.Factors Leading to the Theft of Public Infrastructure

in Urban Areas

Investigate why individuals resort to stealing from public systems and how urban conditions influence such crimes.

Target Respondents

• Apprehended suspects (with permission)

• Community residents near theft-prone areas

• Barangay officials

3.Effectiveness of Local Government Interventions

in Preventing Infrastructure Tampering

Study the policies and responses used to prevent theft and vandalism of public assets.

Target Respondents

• LGU officials

• MMDA enforcement officers

• City planners

4.Public Awareness and Perception on the Security

of Smart City Technologies

Assess how much the public knows and cares about protecting digital infrastructure in their community.

Target Respondents

• Urban residents

• Commuters along EDSA

• University students in Metro Manila

5.Correlation Between Junk Shop Regulation and Incidence

of Public Infrastructure Theft

Examine how the presence of unregulated scrap businesses contributes to theft cases involving government property.

Target Respondents

• Junk shop owners

• Law enforcement officials

• Local regulatory boards

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