Criminal Investigation and Crime Prevention

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When is the annual crime prevention celebrated?

Every 1st week of September

What is criminal investigation?

An art that deals with identifying and locating the offender and providing evidence of guilt in a criminal proceeding

What is the purpose of criminal investigation?

To provide evidence of guilt in a criminal proceeding

What skills are required for effective criminal investigation?

Common sense, judgment, intellect, experience, and technical knowledge Signup and view all the answers

What is the nature of criminal investigation and detection?

Both an art and a science Signup and view all the answers

What is the fundamental principle that guides the conduct of criminal investigation?

The principle that criminal investigation must be conducted within the framework of the constitution and existing legal procedures. Signup and view all the answers

What are the key elements required for effective criminal investigation?

Common sense, judgment, intellect, experience, and an innate intuitiveness, along with a grasp of relative technical knowledge. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of an investigation?

To render a conclusion of proof based on a systematic inquiry and analysis of facts and circumstances. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of establishing corpus delicti in a criminal investigation?

Establishing corpus delicti is essential to prove the guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt. Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between an investigation and speculation or conjecture?

An investigation is a systematic inquiry based on evidence, whereas speculation or conjecture is based on unsubstantiated assumptions. Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main objectives of a criminal investigation?

To identify, locate, and arrest the criminal offender and to identify, locate, collect, and evaluate the evidence to convict the offender in court. Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for conducting a comprehensive investigation?

A complete and whole evaluation of the facts and circumstances. Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of a methodical and thorough investigation in criminal investigation?

A methodical and thorough investigation is essential to establish the truth or falsity of a complaint. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the investigator in criminal investigation?

The investigator must have basic knowledge of criminal law, law on evidence, investigative principles, case preparation methods, and proper preservation of the crime scene. Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between theory and practice in criminal investigation?

Theory and practice blend scientific theories of crime detection with a practical approach to criminal investigation. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Annual Crime Prevention Celebration

The annual crime prevention celebration takes place every 1st week of September.

Criminal Investigation and Detection

Criminal investigation and detection combine art and science, requiring common sense, judgment, intellect, experience, and innate intuitiveness, along with technical knowledge.
Criminal investigation involves identifying and locating an offender and gathering evidence of their guilt in a criminal proceeding.
It is a systematic, methodical, and detailed inquiry and examination of all components, circumstances, and relationships related to an incident.

Objective of Criminal Investigation

To establish the truth or falsity of a complaint based on facts derived through a complete and impartial investigation
To prove the guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt

Corpus Delicti

Essential to establish in every crime to prove the guilt of the accused
Refers to the body of the crime (the facts and evidence that make up the crime)

Investigator's Knowledge

Must have basic knowledge of:
- Criminal law
- Law on evidence
- Investigative principles
- Case preparation methods
- Proper preservation of the crime scene
- Procedures of the criminal justice system

Criminal Investigation

Concerned with:
- General principles and techniques in crime investigation, detection, and apprehension
- Methods of obtaining evidence, interviews, and interrogation
- Identification and reproduction of evidence
- Searching, sketching, and photographing crime scenes
- Application of basic principles of criminalistics
- Modus operandi techniques of surveillance
- Locating and apprehending criminals

Fundamentals of Criminal Investigation

Blends scientific theories of crime detection with practical approach to criminal investigation
Explores the fundamentals of criminal investigation as practiced by actual police officers

Role of Criminal Investigator

Emphasizes the role of criminal investigation as a law enforcement responsibility
Must be conducted within the framework of the constitution and existing legal procedures

Nature of Criminal Investigation and Detection

Both an art and a science
Collaboration of common sense, judgment, intellect, experience, and innate intuitiveness
Requires a grasp of relative technical knowledge

Definition of Investigation

An examination, study, survey, and research of facts and/or circumstances
Aims to render a conclusion of proof

Conducting an Investigation

A systematic inquiry, closely analyzing and inspecting information
Based on a complete and whole evaluation, not conjecture, speculation, or supposition

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This quiz covers the basics of criminal investigation, detection, and crime prevention. Learn about the celebration of annual crime prevention and the art and science of criminal investigation.