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Learning Outcomes:
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this module, the student shall be able to:
Explain the concept of Criminal Investigation and its development.
Determine the elements, cardinal points, and goals of Criminal Investigation.
Appraise the different tools of Criminal Investigation.
"Every contact leaves a trace." - Edmond Locard
The first step in obtaining justice for the victim is ensuring that the crime has been investigated thoroughly and properly in order to identify the perpetrator, locate the perpetrator, and provide evidence of their guilt.
In this lesson, you will be able to review the basic concepts and foundation of crime investigation.
INVESTIGATION
INVESTIGATION
The origin of the word investigation is derived from the Latin word INVESTIGARE which means to trace or track.
INVESTIGATION – a patient, step-by-step (systematic), and careful (thorough) examination of something or someone.
Criminal Investigation- It is an art, which deals with the identity and location of the offender and provides evidence of his guilt in criminal proceedings.
Investigate - Means to look and see what happened or it means to carry out a detailed examination or inquiry in official manner, to discover something or somebody.
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION IS CONSIDERED AS...
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION IS CONSIDERED AS...
Science
Science
This primarily applies scientific knowledge, principles and methodologies in order to discover, identify, collect and process facts and evidence to promote justice.
Art
Art
It is more an art rather than a science because it is not governed by rigid rules or principles
Process
Process
It involves the systematic process of identifying, collecting, preserving and evaluating data or raw facts to produce valuable information to persecute a criminal offender that eventually leads to proper administration of Justice.
Basic Elements of Investigative Process
Basic Elements of Investigative Process
Recognition – information relating to crime must be recognized by the investigator.
Collection – information that is relevant must be collected by the investigator for processing and presentation in court
Preservation – evidence collected must be preserved for future use.
Cardinal Points of Investigation (5W’s and 1H’s)
Cardinal Points of Investigation (5W’s and 1H’s)
What crime was committed?
Who was the perpetrator?
When was the violation of the law made?
Where the crime happened?
Why did the criminal commit the crime?
How was it committed?
Tools of Investigation 3 I’s
Tools of Investigation 3 I’s
Information
Information
Interview/ interrogation
Interview/ interrogation
instrumentation
instrumentation
The Three-fold Aim of Criminal Investigation
The Three-fold Aim of Criminal Investigation
•To identify the guilty party;
•To locate he guilty party; and
•To provide evidence of the suspect’s guilt
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