Enhancing efficiency and security: A study of automated visitors monitoring system in the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology
Leoncio O. Limyoco Jr.
Abstract
This study aimed to design, develop, and evaluate an Automated Visitors Monitoring System (AVMS) using fingerprint biometric technology to enhance visitor management efficiency and security in the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP). A mixed methods approach was employed, integrating quantitative data from user surveys with qualitative insights from interviews and focus group discussions. Pilot testing at the Quezon District Jail in Pagbilao, Quezon involved 20 personnel and 200 visitors, with biometric accuracy evaluated through 918 fingerprint entries. The AVMS achieved 100% accuracy, with high user satisfaction (WAM = 4.88), confirming its reliability and institutional relevance. The AVMS achieved 100% accuracy with zero false acceptance or rejection rates. Users rated the system as “very satisfactory” (WAM = 4.88) and reliability “very reliable” (WAM = 4.88). Respondents noted faster processing times, improved record accuracy, and enhanced security. Suggestions for system refinement included visitor restriction tagging, service provider monitoring, alert notifications, and data recovery functions. The study was limited to a single facility and focused exclusively on fingerprint biometrics, which may affect its applicability in other settings. Future research involving multiple facilities and incorporating other biometric modalities is recommended to strengthen the findings. Nonetheless, the results provide strong evidence of the AVMS’s feasibility and highlight its potential for wider institutional adoption.
Keywords
automated visitor monitoring system, fingerprint recognition, jail security, BJMP, visitor management, correctional facilities
Author information & Contribution
Leoncio O. Limyoco Jr. PhD in Criminology at Philippine College of Criminology. Jail Officer, BJMP. limyocoleoncio@gmail.com
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No potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).
Funding
This work was not supported by any funding.
Institutional Review Board Statement
This study was conducted in accordance with the ethical guidelines set by the Philippine College of Criminology (PCCR) and Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP). The conduct of this study has been approved and granted ethical clearance by the Philippine College of Criminology Research Ethics Committee.
Data and Materials Availability
The data supporting the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.
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Limyoco, L.O. (2025). Enhancing efficiency and security: A study of automated visitors monitoring system in the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology. International Journal of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, 5(4), 44-63. https://doi.org/10.53378/ijstem.353275
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