Using Smart Applications to Combat Neighbourhood Gangs in Urban Regions: My City Application; as a Digital Model

Abstract

Recently, there has been an increasing emergence of urban neighbourhoods in Algeria because of the successive housing programs to mitigate the housing crisis and its threats to societal security. However, these neighbourhoods have been accompanied by the rise of criminal organizations as neighbourhood gangs. The latter needs a specific and modern way of dealing that goes in line with the developments in the Algerian social fabric and the shift of its individuals’ lifestyles. This is especially with the widespread use of information and communication technologies across all types and levels of society. This variable presents both challenges and solutions for the security institutions. Therefore, this idea will thoroughly be explored in this research work.