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Module For Fundamentals of Investigation
Module For Fundamentals of Investigation
Vision FUNDAMENTALS
MVGFCI is the only professional institution in the
OF region committed to uphold the vision of its
INVESTIGATION
founder to achieve a better life by providing full opportunities where every graduate and
member of the MVGFCI community are transformed into competent and morally upright
professionals dedicated towards the development of a better society.
Mission:
In pursuit of its vision, MVGFCI shall provide full opportunities and support to ensure and
sustain quality instruction, research, community extension, student affairs and support
services.
COURSE OUTLINE
Course Description:
Fundamentals of Criminal Investigation and Intelligence is a one semester course intended to
give students of the BS Criminology program of MVGFCI with a solid foundation and
understanding of the basic principles on relevant laws, Constitutional rights, New Rules on
Evidence and Criminal Procedure in relation to criminal investigation. It includes the entire
perspective of Intelligence operations and organization and the different methods of gathering
and collecting information. The different methods of extracting information, the different
instrument to aid the investigation, Crime scene processing, Arrest, Search and Seizure,
Cyber warrant, Wiretapping, the making of investigation reports, Case build up and
preparation of evidence for court presentation will be the main focus of the course.
To further develop and build the student’s 21st century skills and in line with the desired
learning outcomes of MVGFCI and BS criminology program, activities to hone the students
technical and professional skills and life values will be integrated in all the lessons.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the course, the students are expected to:
1. Explain the aim of criminal investigation and its importance in law enforcement.
2. Apply how the basic principles on relevant laws (RA 7438) and Criminal Procedures in
relation to criminal investigation can be applied in the actual professional practice.
3. Show when and how to apply the basic rules and principles in preparing evidence to
support the Constitutional rights and New Rules on Evidence.
4. Manifest ethical and professional ability and competence to demonstrate the proper
procedures in handling different crime scenes.
Course Content:
No. of Module Title Sub-Topics
Meetings
Six (6) Module 1
Virtual Part 1 Orientation Getting to know
Meetings Leveling of expectations
via Zoom Brief journey to the:
VMG of MVGFCI
VMG of the ICJE Program
Understanding the Policies,
Guidelines and Requirements
of the Course (to include the
Grading Systems and House
rules during the on-line
meetings)
MIDTERM EXAMINATION
Eight (8) Module 4 Case Build up and Crime scene reconstruction
Virtual Preparation of Evidence Chain of custody
Meetings Presentation of evidence
via Zoom
FINAL EXAMINATION
ASSESSMENT:
• Guide questions and assignments in each module to test the student’s preparedness
for and understanding of the lessons covered in this course.
• Interactive discussion and self-directed learning through synchronous and
asynchronous learning approach.
• Field work – this is one semester activity for students will have to demonstrate the
different skills. They will be exposed to different case scenarios under the close
guidance of the faculty in-charge of the course and proper briefing and debriefing and
with the approval of the concerned local official of the community.
• Graded recitation
• Long exam (Prelim, Midterm, Exam)
• Field report to be submitted as a final paper.
ACTIVITIES:
• Lecture
• Video clips review and analysis
• Police report available in the news
• Interview
• Actual Demonstrations
Furthermore, assignments such as reports, reaction papers and the like shall be submitted on
the set deadline as scheduled by the faculty via email. Extension of submission is approved for
students with valid reasons like death in the family, hospitalization, and other unforeseen
events. Hence, certificates are needed for official documentation. Likewise, special major
examination is given to students with the same reasons above. Attendance shall be checked
every Class meeting will be done face to face and on-line to be advised by the faculty in
charge.
In the case of face to face meeting, students are expected to strictly follow the health protocols
issued by the IATF/Department of Health. For the online meeting using the facilities of
MVGFCI, strict observance of the safety and security protocols of MVGFCI IS HIGHLY
EXPECTED. Students shall be expected to be punctual in their virtual and face to face
classes. Observance of classroom decorum is required as prescribed by latest MVGFCI
Student Handbook.
General Rule:
The following are the general rules for this course:
1. Assignment and reports will be given throughout the semester. Such requirement will be
announced a week before the scheduled virtual meeting.
2. Academic honesty should always be practiced. Any evidence of copying or plagiarism in
any course work will result in a failing grade for all parties involved
Policy on Absences
1. A student who incurs two (2) unexcused absences in any scheduled meetings shall be
given a mark of “FA” or “failure due to absences” as his/her final rating for the semester,
regardless of his performance in the class. Students are expected to be present during the
entire duration of the virtual class or present at least 75% of the virtual class time, otherwise
he/she will be marked absent for that class meeting.
2. Attendance is counted from the first official day of regular classes regardless of the date of
enrolment. Students who miss a test or assignment for reasons entirely beyond their control
(e.g. illness) may submit a request for special consideration. Provided that notification and
documentation are provided in a timely manner, and that the request is subsequently
approved, no academic penalty will be applied.
3. In such cases, students who miss a test or assignment for reasons entirely beyond their
control (e.g. illness) may submit a request for special consideration. Provided that notification
and documentation are provided in a timely manner, and that the request is subsequently
approved, no academic penalty will be applied in such cases.
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Required Readings
The main readings are the guide questions and suggested references indicated in the different
modules. Lecture notes, short cases, and power point presentations may be provided by the
faculty in charge However, as college students, they are expected to be resourceful enough to
look for additional related materials to guide them in their assignments and research works.
Journals and most recent reading materials are suggested. News clippings and video clips
may also be considered. Getting references from internet may also be done PROVIDED
students get their references from RELIABLE sources only and article and photos/ clipart’s
copied MUST be properly cited including the date when the material was accessed.
1. Class participation/ recitation (no separate grade for attendance as active class participation
already means your attendance) 20%
2. Average short quizzes 20%
3. Individual research paper 20%
4. Average Long Exams (prelim, midterm, and finals 40%
100%
2. Be punctual.
The class will start on time. Log in at least 20 minutes before the time. The faculty in charge
will start admitting students 15 minutes before the time.
4. Be respectful.
Respect by listening to the discussion. If you want to share your thoughts or ask question or
engage in the discussion, use the chatbox or raise your hands by putting on the video. Wait for
the teacher in charge to acknowledge you.
Your punctual and complete attendance is one good indication of your interest in the class.
Don’t leave the meeting room unless with permission from the faculty in charge or unless
he/she advised you to leave as classes has already ended.
Class photo will be taken as indication of your attendance. Take interest by participating in
this.
Rubrics for Grading the Written Works (Assignments and Written Papers)
Scoring Guide:
4 = Excellent 3 = Very Good2 = Good 1 = Needs Improvement
Transmutation Table
Score from the Grade Equivalent Score from the Grade Equivalent
written paper from the score written paper from the score
1 53 11 78
2 55 12 80
3 58 13 83
4 60 14 85
5 63 15 88
6 65 16 90
7 68 17 93
8 70 18 95
9 73 19 98
10 75 20 100
PART I. ORIENTATION
This part discuss the vision, mission and desired students learning outcome of MVGFCI.
A. Vision
MVGFCI is the only professional institution in the region committed to uphold the vision of its
founder to achieve a better life by providing full opportunities where every graduate and
member of the MVGFCI community are transformed into competent and morally upright
professionals dedicated towards the development of a better society.
B. Mission
In pursuit of its vision, MVGFCI shall provide full opportunities and support to ensure and
sustain quality instruction, research, community extension, student affairs and support
services.
INTRODUCTION
Module 1 is about the basic concept and principles of criminal investigation. This module will
focus in the three (3) aim fold purpose of criminal investigation which is identification, location
and apprehension, and provide evidence. The six cardinal points will also cover in this
module. Topic and sub-topics are designed to equipped the student with knowledge in
phases of criminal investigation.
CONTENT:
A. Important terms
Criminal Investigation – is an art which deals with the identity and location of the offender and
provides evidence of guilt through criminal proceedings.
Training
Training, as one of the foundations of investigation, is consider a vital ingredient in the
creation of a total investigator. Experience alone does not make one good investigator. Many
who had been hostage to this notion often ended in jeopardy. The ideal conjugal partnership
is training and experience. The fusion of the best training and vast experience is a formidable
force that can threat even the most sophisticated technology and syndicated crimes. The
necessity of training as a purveyor of change builds the investigator’s confidence. It widens
his vision for professional growth and strengthens his will to survive and prevail over crises.
The National Forensic Science Training Institute (NFSTI) under the Philippine Public Safety
College is the institution that trains uniformed personnel of the Philippine National Police to
become a certified investigator.
1. Identification of Criminals
Methods of Identifying
Criminals
a. By confession or admission of the criminal himself
b. Identification by accounts or testimonies of eyewitnesses
c. Identification by circumstantial evidence
d. Identification by associative evidence
e. Identification by the Method of Operation (Modus Operandi)
A. Confession– is the direct acknowledgement of guilt arising from the commission of a crime.
Types of Confession
a. Extra-Judicial Confession – those made by the suspect during custodial investigation.
b. Judicial Confession– those made by the accused in open court. The plea of guilt may be
during arraignment or in any stage of the proceedings where the accused changes his
plea of not guilty to guilty.
b. Physical show-up – only one person is shown to the witness usually at the scene of the
crime and made immediately after the arrest of the suspect.
1. CORPUS DELICTI– is the body of the crime or fact of specific loss or injury sustained.
It constitutes the essential parts or elements in the commission of the crime.
2. ASSOCIATIVE EVIDENCE – these are the pieces of evidence that will link the suspect
to the crime scene. The suspect may leave some clues at the scene such as weapons,
tools, garments or prints.
3. TRACING EVIDENCE – articles which assist the investigator in locating the
criminal. Stolen goods in the possession of the suspect in an example of tracing
evidence.
Informant – is a person who gives information to the police relevant to a criminal case about
the activities of criminals or syndicates.
Types of Informants
a. Anonymous informant – do not wish to be identified.
b. Rival elimination informant – to eliminate competition.
c. False informant – reveals information of no consequence or value.
d. Frightened informant – motivated by anxiety.
e. Self-aggrandizing – hangs about the fringes of the criminals.
f. Mercenary informant – gives information for a price.
g. Double crosser informant – to get more information from the police.
h. Woman informant – female associate of the criminals.
i. Legitimate informant – operators of legitimate business establishments.
Motives Of Informants
a. Vanity
b. Civic-mindedness
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c. Fear
d. Repentance
e. Avoidance of punishment
f. Competition
g. Revenge
h. Jealousy
i. Remuneration
Surveillance – is the secret observation of persons, places,and vehicles for the purpose of
obtaining information concerning the identities or activities of the subject.
a. Surveillance of Place (fixed/ stake-out)
b. Shadowing
c. Roping
Surveillant – is the person who maintains the surveillance or performs the observation.
KINDS OF SURVEILLANCE
1. Surveillance of places
2. Tailing or shadowing
3. Undercover investigation or roping
METHODS OF SHADOWING
a. One man –extremely difficult and should be avoided, if unavoidable keep subject in
view at all times.
b. Two man – two agents are employed to follow the subject.
c. ABC method – reduces the risk of losing the subject, affords greater security
agents detection.
d. Progressive/Leap from method – poor chances of obtaining good results, agents are
stations at a fixed point assuming that subject followed the same general route each
day.
e. Combined foot-auto surveillance – employment of surveillants on foot and agents
in an automobile.
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Automobile Surveillance
The methods of auto surveillance to be used depends upon the numbers and type of
surveillance vehicles available, the volume of vehicular traffic in the area, the importance of
concealing the surveillance from the subject, and the subject’s estimated ability to detect and
elude surveillance. At all times each vehicle should be occupied by at least two agents; one to
concentrate on driving, and the other to observe, take notes, operate radio equipment, or to
dismount and continue the surveillance on foot.
Definitions
a. Undercover- an investigative technique in which the Agent’s/Investigator’s official
identity is concealed to accomplish an investigative mission.
b. Natural cover- using the individual’s true identity, occupation or profession.
c. Artificial cover- the manufacture of documents, false documents, passports, or
forged documents.
3. Gathering Evidence
SOCO (Scene of the Crime Operation) – Republic Act6975 as Amended by Republic Act
8551 (PNP Law). The former law placed the Philippine National Police Crime Laboratory as
an Operational Support Unit. The Crime Laboratory established the so-called Scene of the
Crime Operation (SOCO) which is field operation. This is now an innovation because the
SOCO now gathers all evidence at the crime scene and takes custody of them, marking and
tagging them which otherwise the duty of the criminal investigator before.
ASSESSMENT
Assessment no. 1 “ Case Analysis”
Instruction
1. Read the case entitled “ Conviction Through Enhanced Fingerprint Identification”
2. Answer the following questions:
• Based on the ‘Case” how did the investigation become successful?
• How the suspect was identified? In your own understanding are there other ways of
identifying the criminal?
• Can you cite some evidence that were identified in the case?
Assessment no 2.
Instruction:
1. Prepare a Homicide Case scenario presenting the six (6) cardinal points of Investigation.
2. Submit your assessment in not less than 300 words.
ACTIVITIES
To address the above intended learning outcomes the following activities will be done by you.
1. Lecture Discussion via ZOOM
2. Video clip review
3. Case reading
REFERENCES:
Galero-Muftuoglu, Emma, Fundamentals of Criminal Investigation, 2017
Hess, Kären Matison, Criminal investigation. 11th ed., 2017
Vicente, Jezreel B, Fundamentals of Criminal Investigation, 2016
CONTENT:
A. Information
- It is the knowledge/data which an investigator acquired from other persons and records.
Classes of Information
a. Regular Sources – records, files from government and non-government agencies,
news items.
b.Cultivated Sources – information gathered upon initiative of the investigator from
informants, vendors, taxicab driver, GRO, and others.
c.Grapevine Sources – these are information coming from the underworld characters
such as prisoners and ex-convicts.
Basic Assumptions
Nobody has to talk to law enforcers. No law compels a person to talk to the police if he does
not want to. Therefore, people will have to be persuaded, always within legal and ethical
limits, to talk to law enforcers. This makes interviewing an art.
I.R.O.N.I.C. Format
The interview of a witness can be described by its acronym ‘IRONIC’ which stands for
Identity, Rapport, Opening Statement, Narration, Inquiry, and conclusion.
Identity – prior to the commencement of an interview, the investigator should identify himself
to the subject by name, rank and agency. Except, when there is no need to know the officer’s
identity.
Rapport – it is good to get the positive feeling of the subject towards the investigators,
such friendly atmosphere is a vital for both the subject and the investigator t have a better
interaction. Opening Statement – the investigator must have to indicate why the subject is
being contracted. Narration – the witness should be allowed to tell all he knows with little
interruptions from the investigator.
Inquiry – after all information have been given by the subject, that is the time for the
investigator to as question to clarify him about the case under investigation.
Conclusions – after the interview, it is but proper to close the interview with outmost courtesy
and thanking the subject for his cooperation.
Interrogation Techniques
a. Emotional Appeal
Place the subject in the proper frame of mind. The investigator should provide emotional
stimuli that will prompt the subject to unburden himself by confiding. Analyze the subject’s
personality and decide what motivation would prompt him to tell the truth, and then provide
those motives through appropriate emotional appeals.
b. Sympathetic appeal
The suspect may feel the need for sympathy or friendship when he is apparently in trouble.
Gestures of friendship may win his cooperation.
c. Kindness
The simplest technique is to assume that the suspect will confess if he is treated in a kind and
friendly manner.
d. Extenuation
The investigator indicates he does not consider his subject’s indiscretion a grave offense.
Miranda Doctrine – this case which entitled Miranda vs. Arizona, is a US Supreme Court
Jurisprudence which laid down the constitutional rights of the accused during custodial
investigation. It was incorporated in our 1973 Constitution and later in the 1987 Constitution of
the Philippines.
C. Instrumentation
It is the application of instruments and methods of physical science to the detection of crimes.
In cases where there are no significant physical evidence to be found, then the use of
instrumentation is relatively unimportant.
1. Identification of Criminals
Confession
– is the direct acknowledgement of guilt arising from the commission of a crime.
Types of Confession
a. Extra-Judicial Confession – those made by the suspect during custodial investigation.
b. Judicial Confession– those made by the accused in open court. The plea of guilt may be
during arraignment or in any stage of the proceedings where the accused changes his plea of
not guilty to guilty.
Admission
– is a self-incriminatory statement by the subject falling short of an acknowledgement of guilt.
It is an acknowledgement of a fact or circumstances from which guilt maybe inferred. It
implicates but does not incriminate. It is also an acknowledgement that a fact, action or
circumstances are true which strongly infer or directly admit guilt but lacks the detail of the
elements of the crime.
Circumstantial Evidence
- facts or circumstances from which, either alone or in connection with other facts, the identity
of the person can be inferred.
Informant
– is a person who gives information to the police relevant to a criminal case about the
activities of criminals or syndicates.
Types of Informants
a. Anonymous informant – do not wish to be identified.
3. Gathering Evidence
CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION
It is the conduct of processes, more particularly, the recognition, search, collection, handling,
preservation and documentation of physical evidence to include the identification and
interview of witnesses and the arrest of suspect/s at the crime scene.
SOCO (Scene of the Crime Operation) – Republic Act6975 as Amended by Republic Act
8551 (PNP Law). The former law placed the Philippine National Police Crime Laboratory as
an Operational Support Unit. The Crime Laboratory established the so-called Scene of the
Crime Operation (SOCO) which is field operation. This is now an innovation because the
SOCO now gathers all evidence at the crime scene and takes custody of them, marking and
tagging them which otherwise the duty of the criminal investigator before.
D. Surveillance
- consist of keeping persons, place or other targets under physical observation
Definitions of Terms
Types of Surveillance
a. According to Intensity and Sensitivity
Discreet
Close
Loose
b. According to Methods
Stationary
Moving
Technical
Shadowing, Tailing or Roping
Shadowing or tailing - act of the surveillant of following his subject to detect criminal activities.
Roping - surveillant assumes different roles and identity in order to obtain information.
Natural cover
Artificial
Cover within a cover
Multiple cover
Hazards to Cover
Static or document opposition (ordinary citizen)
Unhostile active opposition (police, security agencies)
Hostile active opposition (enemy intelligence operatives)
b.Cover Story – a biographical data which will portray the personality of the agent he
assumed. c.Cover Support –assigned in target areas with the primary mission of
supporting the cover story.
d. Organizational Cover – any account consisting of biographical data which when adopted by
an individual will assume the personality he wants to adopt.
Undercover Assignment
- An investigation technique in which an agent conceals his official identity to obtain
information.
Uses of Undercover
Used independently to get first-hand information about the subject of investigation.
Supplement other investigative techniques like:
Undercover agent
Special Qualification
ASSESSMENT:
Assessment No. 1
Situational Analysis
1. Agent Cruz agreed to converge at 9:00 p.m. everyday to consolidate information received
in an abandoned building outskirt of Baguio City. Such abandoned building is called what?
Justify your answer in not less than 250 words.
2. While tailing the subject, Agent Santos noticed that the subject suddenly turned and moved
towards his direction. What should the agent do? Explain your answer in not less than 150
words.
Assessment No. 2
1. In not less than 200 words, explain the importance of three I’s of investigation in law
enforcement context.
To address the above intended leanring outcomes the follpwing activities will be done by you.
1. Lecture Discussion via ZOOM
2. Video clip review
3. Case reading
REFERENCES:
Bermas, D.S. (2004). Handbook on criminal investigation in the
Philippines
Dempsey, J.S. (2003). Introduction to investigtions. Belmont, CA: Warsdworth/Thomson Learning
Soriano, W.J. (2008). Fundamentals of criminal investigation: principles and
procedures. QC: Great Books Publication
Tradio, C.M. (2003). Handbook of criminal investigation with criminal evidence.
Manila: Central Professional Books.
CONTENT:
SOCO (Scene of the Crime Operation) – Republic Act6975 as Amended by Republic Act
8551 (PNP Law). The former law placed the Philippine National Police Crime Laboratory as
an Operational Support Unit. The Crime Laboratory established the so-called Scene of the
Crime Operation (SOCO) which is field operation. This is now an innovation because the
SOCO now gathers all evidence at the crime scene and takes custody of them, marking and
tagging them which otherwise the duty of the criminal investigator before.
Elements of Sketch
Measurement
Compass direction
Essential items
Scale and proportion
Legend
Title
Sketching Methods
Neighborhood sketch
Elevation Sketch
Floor Plan Sketch
Detailed Sketch
TYPES OF MEASUREMENTS
Rectangular coordinates method – a sketching method that involves measuring the
distance of an object from two fixed lines at right angles to each other.
Triangulation method – a sketching method that requires measuring the distance of an
object along a straight line from two widely separated fixed reference points.
Baseline method– a sketching method that makes measurements along from a single
reference line, called a baseline, which can be established by using a length of string,
chalk line, or some other convenient means.
Compass point method– a sketching method that requires a protractor or some
method of measuring angles between two lines. One point is selected as the origin
and a line extending from the origin becomes an axis from which the angles can be
measured.
Cross projection method – a sketching method in which the ceiling appears to open up
like a lid of a hinged box, with the four walls opening outward. Measurements are then
indicated from a point on the floor to the wall.
PHYSICAL EVIDENCE – these are the articles and materials which are found in connection
with the investigation and which aid in establishing the identity of the perpetrator or the
circumstances under which the crime was committed or which, in general assist in the
prosecution of criminal. It embraces any object, living or inanimate, solid, liquid, or gas state.
What are the procedures needed for the care of physical evidence?
In order to introduce physical evidence in court, three important factors must be considered:
The article must be properly identified
Chain of custody must be proved
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CHAIN OF CUSTODY
It is the number of persons who handled and possessed the pieces of evidence the moment
they were collected, marked and tagged, up to the time of the final disposition of the case.
Methods of Search
Strip or Line Search Method – the searchers will proceed at the same pace along
the path parallel to one side of the rectangle.
Double Strip or Grid Method – is a combination of the strip search and is useful for
large crime scene.
Spiral or Circular Method – the searchers will follow each other in the path of a spiral,
beginning in the outside and spiraling towards the center or vice versa in a clockwise
or counter clock-wise direction.
Quadrant of Zone Method – the area to be searched is divided into four quadrants and
each searcher is assigned to one quadrant.
Wheel, Radial or Spoke Method – is applicable for area which is considered to be
approximately circular or oval. The area is then divided into six quadrants in a pie-like
fashion.
Notes Taking
Note taking must be a constant activity throughout the processing of the crime
scene.Notes must include:
Detailed written description of the Crime Scene with locations of recovered physical
evidence;
The time when the physical evidence was discovered;
The person who discovered and collected the physical evidence;
The time when evidence was packaged and marked; and
The disposition of the item when it was collected.
ASSESSMENT:
Instruction:
1. Create an example of crime scene sketch of shooting incident using the elements of sketch.
Activity
To address the above intended learning outcomes the following activities will be done by you.
1. Create individual video presentation that will demonstrate the procedures in crime scene
investigation
Parameters:
You can choose your own crime scene( shooting,murder, rape or etc.)
3-minute video presentation that will see the procedures in crime scene investigation.
Editing is allowed.
REFERENCES:
Bermas, D.S. (2004). Handbook on criminal investigation in the
Philippines
Dempsey, J.S. (2003). Introduction to investigtions. Belmont, CA: Warsdworth/Thomson
Learning
Soriano, W.J. (2008). Fundamentals of criminal investigation: principles and
procedures. QC: Great Books Publication
Tradio, C.M. (2003). Handbook of criminal investigation with criminal evidence.
Manila: Central Professional Books.
CONTENT:
B. Chain of Custody
is the most critical process of evidence documentation. It is a must to assure the court
of law that the evidence is authentic, i.e., it is the same evidence seized at the crime
scene and that it was, at all times, in the custody of a person designated to handle it
and for which it was never unaccounted. Although it is a lengthy process, it is required
for evidence to be relevant in the court. The continuity of possession of evidence or
custody of evidence and its movement and location from the point of discovery and
recovery (at the scene of crime or from a person), to its transport to the laboratory for
examination and until the time it is allowed and admitted in the court, is known as the
chain of custody or chain of evidence
handled and documented. The following procedures are set as guide not only for the SOCO
team but may also apply to any crime scene investigator in the collection and handling of
evidence. The collection and submission of standard samples for comparison, however, must
be done by the Crime Laboratory.
Marking a Pistol
Marking of Revolver
Tagging of evidence
General Information
a. Should there be any query pertaining to the laboratory services in your area, prior
coordination with Crime Laboratory Office shall be made before submission of your evidence.
This can often be cumbersome but can expedite the evidence reception process.
b. Submit only items that need analysis.
c. Be cognizant of the cross contamination with regard to your packaging. Placing multiple
unsealed items in one bag may lead to the eventual elimination of that evidence.
d. All potential Bio-Hazard items must be plainly marked with Bio Hazard stickers which are
available from supply companies. If evidence is suspected of being contaminated with
Hepatitis B, HIV, or other contagious viruses, it must be noted on the Request for
Examination of Evidence‟.
e. The laboratory will not re-analyze evidence previously analyzed by an outside laboratory
for the same type of examination.
Paperwork
a. Evidence submitted must be accompanied by three “Request for Examination of Evidence”
forms consisting of one original and two photocopies. Another copy will be presented by the
police.
b. In addition, all Bio/Chem or DNA evidence requires a completed “Bio-Chem” form. Relative
to this, refer to the DNA submission section for information relating specifically to the
submission of DNA cases.
c. Ballistics Cases must be accompanied by an additional “Request for Examination of
Evidence” form when submitted in conjunction with other examinations.
d. The original and all copies of the „ Request for Examination of Evidence‟ forms will be
individually signed by the person delivering the evidence.
ASSESSMENT:
Instruction:
1. Create a flow chart that will see the chain of custody and explain the importance of each
custody.
Activity
To address the above intended learning outcomes the following activities will be done by you.
1. Crime Scene Reconstruction that will be done face to face.
2. Lecture discussion via ZOOM
REFERENCES:
Bermas, D.S. (2004). Handbook on criminal investigation in the
Philippines
Dempsey, J.S. (2003). Introduction to investigtions. Belmont, CA: Warsdworth/Thomson
Learning
Soriano, W.J. (2008). Fundamentals of criminal investigation: principles and
procedures. QC: Great Books Publication
Tradio, C.M. (2003). Handbook of criminal investigation with criminal evidence.
Manila: Central Professional Books.