PCMG and Criminal Investigation Principles

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Which principle is not specifically mentioned as guiding the PCMG's actions?

Autonomy (correct)

Impartiality

Legality

Integrity

Which of the following is a requirement for the criminal investigation process as outlined?

Indivisibility of the investigation (correct)

Public participation

Delegation of duties

Transparency of criminal procedures

What character does criminal investigation possess according to the outlined principles?

Emotional and subjective

Community-based

Autonomous and independent

Technical-legal-scientific (correct)

Which principle emphasizes the manner of public service delivery by the PCMG?

Service with promptness and integrity Signup and view all the answers

Which statement reflects a responsibility of the PCMG as per the outlined articles?

Drawing up its annual financial program Signup and view all the answers

What does the principle of 'inevitability of civil police action' imply?

Civil police are obligated to investigate every reported incident. Signup and view all the answers

What begins the exercise of the criminal investigation?

Knowledge of an act or fact that may characterize a criminal offense Signup and view all the answers

The PCMG must promote which of the following as part of its operational guidelines?

Human rights Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main functions of the criminal investigation?

To investigate criminal offenses and acts of delinquency Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is not part of the responsibilities of the PCMG regarding financial management?

Conducting criminal background checks Signup and view all the answers

Who is primarily responsible for the direction of the judicial police throughout the state?

Career police officers Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT included in the functions of the judicial police?

Providing legal representation in court Signup and view all the answers

What role does the Chief Inspector of the Civil Police play in police judicial acts?

Supervises police judicial acts Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'technical-scientific research' in the context of criminal investigation refer to?

Investigation of authorship, materiality, motives, and circumstances of the criminal offense Signup and view all the answers

Which element is NOT considered a PCMG institutional symbol?

Judicial emblem Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of management in the context of a criminal investigation?

To minimize the effects of the offense and manage arising crises Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the PCMG in the state?

Conducting judicial police functions and criminal investigations Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following tasks is NOT part of the exclusive activities of the PCMG?

Issuing traffic fines Signup and view all the answers

To whom does the PCMG report directly?

The State Governor Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the responsibilities of the PCMG?

Processing and archiving civil and criminal identification Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the responsibilities of the PCMG regarding crime scenes?

Preserve crime scenes and collect evidence Signup and view all the answers

What kind of offenses does the PCMG exclude from its jurisdiction?

Military offenses Signup and view all the answers

Who supervises the acts of judicial police within the PCMG?

The Chief Inspector of the Civil Police Signup and view all the answers

What is involved in the PCMG's operation within the scope of judicial police?

Preserving and collecting evidence for criminal investigations Signup and view all the answers

What is required of a police officer at the scene of a crime?

To investigate authorship, materiality, motives, and circumstances Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a duty of the PCMG when conducting investigations?

Listening to public testimonies Signup and view all the answers

What does the PCMG oversee in terms of vehicle-related responsibilities?

Vehicle registration and driver licensing Signup and view all the answers

Who is the head of the PCMG?

A career police officer Signup and view all the answers

What type of measures can the PCMG request from the court during investigations?

Temporary or preventive measures Signup and view all the answers

What document regulates the functional cards of civil police officers?

Decree Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a function of the PCMG?

Conducting civil marriages Signup and view all the answers

What is a requirement for the police representation in systems of computer science?

Issuance of preliminary arrests and interceptions of communications Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reporting structure for the PCMG?

It reports directly to the State Governor. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the PCMG?

Issuing civilian firearms licenses. Signup and view all the answers

What actions can the PCMG take concerning judicial orders?

They can enforce judicial orders of arrest and search and seizure. Signup and view all the answers

What type of evidence collection is the PCMG responsible for?

Collecting and preserving all types of evidence as necessary. Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the duties related to preventive measures by the PCMG?

To petition for preventive or temporary arrests. Signup and view all the answers

In what capacity does the PCMG operate within the state's regulations?

As part of the Social Defense System for operational purposes. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following does NOT describe the PCMG's role in criminal investigations?

Issuing fines for civil offenses. Signup and view all the answers

What kind of actions related to prisoners does the PCMG handle?

Requesting presentations of prisoners for investigation. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

PCMG: Principles and Governing Functions

The PCMG operates under constitutional principles such as legality, impersonality, morality, publicity, and efficiency.
Promoting human rights, community engagement, conflict mediation, and proportionate use of force are fundamental to its operations.
Transparency and accountability are upheld through internal and external control mechanisms.
PCMG integrates with the Social Defense System's public safety bodies.

Criminal Investigation

Criminal investigation is guided by principles like the unavailability of public interest, public purpose, proportionality, and impartiality.
Criminal investigation is conducted with a technical-legal-scientific approach.
The criminal investigation process encompasses: technical-scientific research, formalization of evidence production, and minimizing the effects of criminal offenses.
The purpose of criminal investigation is to investigate criminal offenses and acts of delinquency, support the state's jurisdictional function, and implement public policies for the protection of persons and property.

Judicial Police Function

The judicial police function primarily assists the criminal justice system in applying penal and procedural law, and also acts as a regulatory force.
The function of the judicial police involves preliminary examination of criminal offenses, inquiry into criminal offenses and acts of delinquency, and other related activities as needed.
The direction of the judicial police functions throughout the state is overseen by career police officers.

PCMG's Responsibilities

The PCMG has exclusive responsibility for:
- Conducting technical-scientific police activities
- Processing and archiving civil and criminal identification records
- Vehicle registration and licensing
- Driver licensing
The PCMG is responsible for:
- Planning, coordinating, directing, and executing the functions of judicial police and criminal investigation.
- Preserving crime scenes, seizing objects, collecting evidence, issuing notices, conducting forensic examinations, and performing identification of people and things.
- Representing the Police Officer to the Court for the issuance of preventive or temporary measures such as arrest, search, seizure, interception of data, and telecommunications.
- Formalizing police inquiries and procedures for the investigation of acts of delinquency.
- Deciding on arrests in flagrante delicto and bail.
- Requesting the presentation of prisoners from the prison system for the purpose of criminal investigation.
- Elaborating records, notices, certificates, statements, and other documents as required.

PCMG Governance

The PCMG is a permanent body of public power headed by a career police officer.
It is organized according to the principles of hierarchy and discipline.
The PCMG reports directly to the State Governor and is part of the Social Defense System for operational purposes.
The PCMG's institutional symbols include an anthem, coat of arms, logo, flag, and badge.
Civil police officers are issued functional cards identifying their respective careers, valid throughout the national territory.

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Explore the foundational principles of the PCMG and the methodologies behind criminal investigation. This quiz covers topics such as legality, morality, and community engagement in policing, as well as the technical and scientific approaches within criminal investigations. Test your understanding of these critical frameworks in public safety and law enforcement.