TABACO COLLEGE

#5 Tomas Cabiles, Ave, Tabaco City, Albay

COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE EDUCATION

Outcome-Based Course Syllabus

1 Semester (A.Y. 2019-2020)

Course Code : CDI-1

Course title : Fundamentals of Criminal Investigation
Units : 3 Units
Class days and Time : MWF (1:00-2:00, 2:00-3:00, 3:30-4:30)
Year and Block : 2nd Year Block A-B-C
Name of Instructor : lana Christine O Gacusan, Rerim

Course Description:
This course provides the students with the knowledge of the entire investigative process. The subject seeks to present to the students the investigative techniques that may be
applied to a wide variety of investigative problems, accurate handling of evidences, how to prepare and write investigative report, specific crimes and the rules of evidence that
govern the admissibility of the evidence.

This course will evaluate the students by giving an actual presentation of their Investigation Reports by groups in the end of semester.
Specific Objectives, Topics & Time Allotment Student Learning Outcomes (SLO) and Assessment Strategies Evidence of Outcomes
Activities
Introduction Discuss the different methods of Quizzes
Chapter 1 investigation All of the students should be able to
a. Concept and General Principle Study the importance and purpose of Lecture understand the importance of studying
Criminal Investigation investigator's notebook. criminal investigation in the field of law
Qualities of a Good Investigator Discuss the steps on how to write a Graded Recitation enforcement
Duties of Investigator report.
Initial Steps on Criminal Preliminary Examination
Investigation
b. Methods of Investigation
Tools of Criminal Investigation
Phases of Investigation
Identify, locate, and trace
the Criminal
 c. The Investigator's Notebook
Chapter 2 Enumerate the tools of criminal Quizzes All students can distinguish the difference
Methods of Obtaining Information investigation and discuss its between interview from interrogation and
The Tools of Investigation (3'1) importance. Graded Recitation how to properly conduct this.
Differences of Informer and Informant Describe the techniques in recording
Types of Informants interviews and interrogations. Activity Importance on how to make a proper format
The art of obtaining Information How to properly trace sources of of Interview/Interrogation, The golden rules
The IRONIC Format of Interview information Lecture of investigation and the differences between
Interrogation Discuss intelligently the conduct of confession and admission
Modern Techniques of Interrogation surveillance. Midterm Examination
Attributes of the Investigator Discuss the different types of
9 Golden Rules of Investigation Informants (Prelim - Midterm Discussion)
Confession and Admission
Chapter 3 Describe the works of surveillance Quizzes
Surveillance and Undercover Assignments Differentiate the General kinds of All of the students will be able to apprehend
Definition of Surveillance. Surveillance Activity the surveillance and undercover assignments.
Three General Kinds of Surveillance Identify the 4 kinds in identifying the
Specific types of Surveillance suspect. Graded Recitation
Phases of Investigation Locate and apprehend the suspects
Kind of Criminals Identified by Gather and provide evidence to Lecture
Witnesses establish the guilt of accused
Methods of Identification by Enumerate the two kinds in
eyewitness identifying witness
Discuss the PRAG
Chapter 4 Discuss where the evidences can be Quizzes
General Principles of Crime Scene found All of the students will be able to contend the
Investigation Enumerate different kinds of Lecture crisis management and hostage situation for
Definition of Evidence evidence the preparation of the student what was the
Physical Evidence to Identify Criminals Distinguish between CSI and SOCO Activity technique and its priorities in handling
Difference of CSI and SOCO Proper ways to do for a First hostage situation.
Golden Rule. Crime Scene at Responder upon arrival Graded Recitation
Investigation Discuss the 3 ways in documenting
3 Major Types of Pictorial Views evidences found at the scene Pre-Final Examination
Definition of Crime Scene Sketch (Prelim - Midterm and Pre-Finals Discussion)
Methods of the Crime Scene Search
Chapter 6 Tackle some specific crime upon The students are able to know the
Investigation of Specific Crime investigation Lecture assignment of duties in crime scene sketch.
They can be able to enumerate the methods
Chapter 5 Discuss how evidence must collect Quizzes of search and the importance of chain of
Preservation of Evidence and the Chain of and preserve. custody of evidences.
Custody/Possession Activity
All of the students will be able to know
Graded Recitation/ Discussion hostage situation how its plans, rules,
brainstorming, briefings analysis of the
Presenting of their Actual Project Report situation before having a tactical operation.

Final Examination
(Prelim - Finals Discussion)

I. Grading System
The computation of grades during Prelim, Midterm, Pre-finals and Finals should include the following:

Major Exams - 35% Prelim grade 30%

Quizzes - 15% Tentative Midterm grade 70%
Notes/Project - 10% Midterm Grade 100%
Recitation - 20%
Attendance - 10% Midterm grade 30%
Attitude - 10% Tentative Pre-final grade 70%
Pre-final Grade 100%
Total - 100%
Pre-final Grade 30%
Tentative Final Grade 70%
Final Grade 100%
II. Course References
- Hand out of Fundamentals of Criminal Investigation, IMIND Approach Review and Training Center Inc,
- Handbook of Criminal Investigation, (CIRILLO M. TRADIO M. Crim., LLR
Central Professional Books, Inc. 1993 Revised Edition

Prepared by: Approved by:

Iana Christine O. Gacusan, Rcr, Ma. Glady Z. Abio,Rcr, MsCrim
Subject Instructor Dean, CCJE, Tabaco College