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10. "A" stabbed "B". "A" brought "B" to a hospital for medical
treatment.Had it not been the timely medical attendance. "B"
would have died.This is a case of
A. a physical injury
B. an attempted felony
C. a consummated felony
D. a frustrated felony
14. Trial is allowed only after arraignment and the accused may waive
his right to appear at the trial except when his presence is
required for purposes of identification. This is the principle of trial
in __.
A. Substitution
B. Absentia
C. Re-assignment
D. Ordeal
19. Any private person who shall enter the dwelling of another
against the will of the latter
A. none of these
B. trespassing to dwelling
C. light threats
D. usurpation
20. Are those acts and omissions committed not only by means of
deceit, but also by means of fault and are punishable by law.
A. Justifying circumstances
B. Felonies
C. Exempting circumstances
D. Attempted felony
23. Are those crimes committed against the society which produce
direct damage or prejudice common to all its members.
A. Private crimes
B. Public crimes
C. Felony
D. Infractions
1. C
2. B
3. A
4. C
5. B
6. B
7. D
8. D
9. A
10. D
11. D
12. D
13. B
14. B
15. B
16. A
17. A
18. B
19. B
20. B
21. B
22. A
23. B
24. A
25. B
26. D
27. B
28. C
29. B
Crime Detection, Investigation, and Prevention
Crime detection begins with the discovery of a crime scene and proceeds through the precess of evidence
collection, identification and analysis.
Crime prevention and detection is the major task of the police. In carrying out this task, the police cooperate w
the authorities concerned to promote public knowledge of crime prevention and they conduct investigation and
collect evidence for examination with scientific instruments and methods through legal procedures in hope tha
cases occurring could be solved promptly to ensure social security and stability.
Problem Oriented Policing - police patrol personnel look at causes of crime and potential crime in particular
areas rather than just dealing with incidents.
Deterrence by Example - a reactive form of policing and crime prevention through the sight of police officer
uniform.
Crime Prevention - is the anticipation, recognition, and appraisal of a crime risk and the initiation of action to
remove or reduce it.
Whose responsibility is crime prevention? ans. everyone, however, law enforcement agencies such as the po
are the focal point in community crime prevention.
Whose responsibility is crime detection? ans. police, though special law enforcement agencies may be
responsible for the discovery of a particular types of crimes. Ex, PDEA for drug related offenses.
Whose responsibility is crime investigation? ans. police and other law enforcement agencies.
Criminal Investigator - a public safety officer who is tasked to conduct the investigation of
all criminal cases as provided for and embodied under the revised penal code, criminals
laws and special laws which are criminal in nature.
- a well trained, disciplined and experienced professional in the field
of criminal investigation.
Neighborhood Investigation - one of the most crucial steps in kidnap for ransom cases
which is often overlooked. The objective is to identify and interview in person all
individuals in the area where the victim was kidnapped or last known sighting area during
the window of opportunity.(last time seen until the time discovered missing.
Crime scene - a venue or place where the alleged crime/incident/event has been committed.
Corpus delicti - (latin for the body of the crime) - used to describe the physical or material
evidence that a crime has been committed. ex. corpse of a murder victim.
Organized crime - a combination of two or more persons who are engaged in a criminal or
virtual criminal activity on a continuing basis for the purpose of profit or power using
gangland style to attain their purpose.
Physical evidence - evidenced addressed to the senses of the court that are capable of being
exhibited, examined or viewed by the court. This includes but not limited to fingerprints,
body fluid, explosives, hazardous chemicals, soil/burned debris, bombs, electronic parts
used in the commission of the crime.
Miranda vs. Arizona - Ernesto Miranda had confessed to rape and kidnapping, after two
hour interrogation. Because the interrogators failed to inform Miranda of his right to counsel
and remain silent, his conviction was overturned.
Waterboarding - refers to the practice of strapping a suspect to a board with his or her head
lowered, then the face is covered and water is poured over it causing the suspect to gag and
experience the sensation of drowning.
Chinese water torture - interrogation technique, repeatedly dripping water on the forehead
of the suspect. The goal is to drive the suspect to near insanity thereby obtaining a
confession.
Serial Killer - is someone who murders 3 or more people with "cooling off" periods in
between.
Police Blotter - is an 18" x 12" logbook with hard bound cover that contains the daily
register of all crime incident reports, official summary of arrests and other significant events
reported in a police station. A separate police blotter shall be maintained for offenses
requiring confidentiality like violence against women and children and those cases
involving a child in conflict with the law to protect their privacy pursuant to RA 9262 (anti
violence against women and children act of 2004) and RA 9344 ( juvenile justice and
welfare act of 2006).
Sketch - a rough drawing or painting, often made to assist in making a more finished
picture.
Types of Sketches
1. Floor plan (Birds Eye View)
2. Elevation Drawing
3. Exploded View
4. Respective Drawings
Allan Pinkerton - a Scottish american detective who created the Pinkerton National
Detective Agency, the first detective agency in the US.Pinkerton foiled a plot to assassinate
President Lincoln.
1. Team leader
2. Investigator/recorder
3. Photographer
4. Evidence Custodian
5. Composite illustrator/Artist
Equipment of an Investigator
1. Police line
2. Video camera
3. Voice recorder
4. Camera
5. Measuring device
6. Gloves
7. Flashlight
8. Fingerprint kit
9. Evidence bag
10. Evidence tag
11. Evidence bottles/vials
12. Investigators tickler
Investigators Tickler
1. Investigators checklist
2. Anatomical diagram form
3. Evidence Checklist
4. Turn-over receipt
1. Photographs
2. Sketching crime scenes
3. Written notes (what you have seen/observed)
4. Developing and lifting fingerprints found at the crime scene.
5. Gathering physical evidence
6. Plaster cast
7. Tape recording of sounds
8. Video tape recording of objects
9. Written statement of objects and witnesses.
2 Kinds of Information
1. Regular sources - ex. citizen, company records
2. Cultivated sources - ex. paid informant
Types of Interview
1. Informal (on the scene interview) - conducted by
police/investigator at the crime scene to get
description of criminal if seen.
2. Formal - interview conducted by the investigator
assigned to the case.
Qualifications of Interviewer
1. Salesman
2. Actor
3. Psychologist
Requisites of an Interview
1. Establish rapport
2. Forcefulness of personality
3. Breadth of interest
Setting of Interview
1. Background Interview - time and place of
interview are not a consideration except for busy
person.
2. Routine Criminal Cases - interview should be
carefully planned. Busy person can be interviewed
at night, privacy is important.
3. Important Criminal Cases - should be conducted in
places other than the subjects home/office to
prevent him/her feeling confident. Investigator
should get interviewees respect.
4. Appropriate Time - General rule - (ASAP) as soon
possible while facts are fresh in the memory of
interviewees.