Investigator Qualifications

• Technical English 1 focuses on the writing and presentation of technical reports.
• Evangeline P. Bernabe, JD is the author of the material.
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Investigator Qualifications

• An investigator needs a well-rounded education, job experience, and a positive attitude.
• Observation skills are necessary for an investigator.
• Rational thinking is a key attribute.
• Knowledge of crime laws, evidence, arrest procedures, investigative techniques, scientific aids, and criminal modus operandi is required.
• Investigators need power of intellect for a "sixth sense".
• Cooperation and teamwork abilities are essential.
• Observance of professional ethics is a must.
• Leadership potential is important.
• Investigators should be reliable, honest, physically fit, and mentally sound.

Basic Functions of an Investigator

• Providing emergency assistance is a primary function.
• Securing the crime scene is critical.
• Photographing, videotaping, and sketching the scene are important.
• Taking notes and writing reports is essential.
• Searching for, obtaining, and processing physical evidence is a core task.
• Obtaining information from witnesses and suspects is important.
• Conducting raids, surveillance, stakeouts, and undercover assignments may be required.
• Testifying in court is a potential duty.
• Investigation monitoring and research are ongoing functions.

Police Writing Form

• Agencies use their own forms and procedures for operational reports.
• A standard format exists for simple yet complete reports.
• The "basic or informal report" covers routine items like memos, letters, and forms.
• These reports are completed by members of the unit, section, precinct, or department.
• They must comply with general orders, special orders, circulars, and numbered memoranda.

Contents of Basic or Informal Reports

• The report should include the organization's heading or letterhead.
• The preparation or submission date must be on the report.
• The person or office to whom the report is addressed needs to be specified.
• The name of the writer or source of the report should be indicated.
• Investigation reports on administrative complaints are a type of basic report.
• Reports on minor city/municipal ordinance violations are considered basic/informal reports.

Police Report Definition

• A police report is a permanent written record.
• It communicates important facts of a case for future use.

Classification of Law Enforcement Reports

• Administrative reports deal with the routine functioning of a department or agency.
• Administrative reports cover uniforms, reporting procedures, and grievances.
• Operational reports concern the activities of law enforcement officers.

Basic Functions of the PNP (Philippine National Police)

• Crime prevention is a fundamental function.
• Crime resolution is another key function.
• Traffic control is also an important function.

Concept of a Police Report

• Common understanding is that police reports include any written matter by the police regarding interaction with the community.
• Police reports should contain an exact account of facts uncovered during a crime investigation.
• Police reports serve as a permanent written record for future reference.
• Police reports record police activities whether formal or informal and communicated facts regarding people involved in criminal activity.

Types of Operational Reports

• Patrol Service Reports are a type of operational report.
• Arrest Reports are a type of operational report.
• Preliminary Investigation Reports are a type of operational report.
• Supplemental Progress/Follow-up Reports are a type of operational report.

Activity

• Write a reaction paper about the seminar on March 27, 2024.
• Include the reaction paper in the compilation for the exam.