SPECIALIZED CRIME INVESTIGATION 2 WITH SIMULATION ON INTERROGATION AND

INTERVIEW
REVIEW QUESTIONS
SIBUG, JASON U.
CRIMINOLOGY -3D

Part I – Definition of Terms

Instruction: Define the following:

1. Special Crime Investigation

- is a special study of modern techniques in the. investigation of serious and specific
crimes including murder, homicide, rape, abortion, robbery, arson kidnapping,
blackmail, carnapping and criminal negligence.

2. Criminal Investigation
- is the process of gathering, analyzing, and preserving evidence to solve crimes and
identify those responsible for committing them.

3. Investigation
- Investigation is the systematic process of gathering information, examining
evidence, and analyzing facts to uncover the truth or resolve a particular issue,
often used in various fields, including law enforcement, journalism, and research.

4. Arrest
- An arrest is the act of apprehending and taking a person into custody (legal
protection or control.

5. Warrant
- A warrant is a legal document that allows someone to do something, especially
one that is signed by a judge or magistrate and gives the police permission to arrest
someone or search their house. Police confirmed that they had issued a warrant for
his arrest.
 6. Seizure
- Seizure, in a legal context, refers to the act of confiscating or taking possession of
property, assets, or items by a government authority, typically as a result of a court
order or in accordance with the law, often in cases involving criminal activity, debt
collection, or law enforcement operations.

7. Search
- A search involves law enforcement officers going through part or all of individual's
property, and looking for specific items that are related to a crime that they have
reason to believe has been committed.

8. Consent
- Consent is a defense to only a few crimes. In most jurisdictions, consent can
operate only as a defense to sexual conduct, injury that occurs during a sporting
event, and crimes that do not result in serious bodily injury or death

9. Search Waiver
- A search waiver, also referred to as a waiver of open recruitment, is formal
approval to hire an individual directly into a specific academic appointment in lieu
of a search or open recruitment.

10. Evidence
- as it relates to investigation, speaks to a wide range of information sources that
might eventually inform the court to prove or disprove points at issue before the trier
of fact.

Part II – Multiple Choice

Instruction: Choose the best answer.
A 1. Refers to a person who is charged with the duty of carrying on the objectives of
criminal investigation, eg., to identify and locate the suspect and provide evidence
of his guilt. It is also responsible for investigating crimes such as, murder, homicides,
assaults, and other incidents to implicate perpetrators. Collects evidence, interviews
witnesses, and testifies in court.
A. Criminal Investigator B. Private Prosecutor
C. Public Prosecutor D. None of these

A 2.Refers to the process of collecting information (or evidence) about a crime in

order to: determine if a crime has been committed; identify the perpetrator;
Apprehend the perpetrator; and provide evidence to support a conviction in court.
A. Criminal Investigation B. Custodial Investigation
C. Crime Scene Investigation D. None of these

C 3. A principle on the rights of a suspect form force self-incrimination during police

interrogation as enshrined in the 1987 Philippine Constitution’s Bill of Rights (Article III,
Sec. 12).
A. Criminal Investigator B. Private Prosecutor
C. Miranda Doctrine D. None of these

B 4. Refers to the formal questioning of a suspect, often by law enforcement or

investigators in relation to the commission of a crime or wrongdoing. An
interrogation can occur during a criminal investigation, an arrest, or after a suspect
is in police custody.
A. Criminal Investigator B. Interrogation
C. Miranda Doctrine D. None of these

C 5. Refers to the application of instruments and methods of physical sciences in

the investigation and detection of criminal such as: Ballistics Dactyloscopy Chemistry
 Polygraphy, Forensic Identification of Physical evidence and others Such application
of instruments and methods of physical sciences.
A. Criminal Investigator B. Interrogation
C. Instrumentation D. None of these

Part III – Essay

1. In your own understanding explain the purpose of crime scene investigation

from the perspective of forensic science investigator.

- The crime scene is examined and analyzed by forensic science investigators. They
note the scene's condition and locate tangible proof. In addition, they look for and
examine hairs, garment fibers, footprints, and other materials.

The evidence that they gather and document aids in creating a profile of the offenders.
In the absence of eyewitnesses, they are crucial pieces of evidence presented in court
since they enable the criminals to be connected to the crimes.

2. Give some points on the importance of special crimes investigation to

address the specific crimes.
- maintaining public safety by apprehending and holding offenders while
upholding individual rights

3. Give at least ten (10) primary responsibilities of a Crime Scene Investigator.

 Prepare investigative reports
 Written notes at the crime scene
 Preserve evidence
 Prepare diagrams and sketches
 Take photographs of the crime scene.
 Take measurements.
 Update records when necessary
 Summarize interpretation of evidence
 Provide expert testimony in a court of law
 Utilize the criminal information database