Module 4: PHASES, TYPES, FORMS, AND CATEGORIES OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION Flashcards
Goals of Criminal Investigation
- To determine whether a crime has been committed;
- To legally obtain information or evidence;
3.To identify persons involved in the crime; - To arrest suspects;
- To recover stolen properties;
- To present the best possible case to the prosecutor.
Kinds of Criminal Investigation
- Investigation while the suspect is under arrest and detention; and
- Investigation while the suspect is “at large”. It means that the suspect is not under arrest or detention, as distinguished from fugitive from justice.
The Four Phases of Criminal Investigation
- The identification of criminal.
- The criminal is traced, located and arrested.
- The facts or evidence to prove the guilt of the accused are gathered.
- Pieces of evidence are presented in court.
Components of Criminal Investigation
PATTERN
LEADS
TIPS
THEORIES
Refers to a series of similarities that may link particular cases or indicate that the same person is committing a series of crimes.
PATTERN
These are clues or pieces of information that aid in the progress of an investigation.
TIPS Specifically ref
LEADS
Specifically refer to leads provided by the citizens that aid in the progress of an investigation.
TIPS
Beliefs regarding the based on the evidence, patterns, leads, tips and other information developed and uncover in the case.
THEORIES
Trichotomy of Criminal Investigation
Training
Tools
Technique
Being a critical factor in developing good and competent investigator, is the key to freedom from bandage of ignorance.
Training
To establish facts and develop evidence, a criminal investigator must use these tools-information, interview, interrogation, and instrumentation.
Tools
Essence of tactical strategy in investigation.
Technique
Importance of Criminal Investigation
- The problem on crimes and criminals should be carefully studied and provided with solutions.
- It helps the five pillars of the Criminal Justice system in recognizing and identifying criminal and provides clues or information in promoting social justice.
- An aid in enforcing the laws and the protection of lives and properties.
Forms of Investigation
Formal Investigation
Inquest
Inquisition
Probe
Research
Investigative Reporting
It refers to official inquiry conducted by a government agency in an effort to uncover facts and determine the truth.
Formal Investigation
It is usually considered as some form of inquiry concerning of criminal activity.
Formal Investigation
It is an effort to search the basic cause of an incident such as the commission of a crime.
Inquest
A more historical description than a current usage to describe any penetrating investigation concerning a religious issue.
Inquisition
Similar to formal investigation, is an extensive, searching inquiry conducted by a government agency.
Probe
It is the most employed type of investigation refers to the careful, patient investigation done by scientist or scholars in their efforts to identify original sources of data or causes of problem.
Research