FLEXIBLE LEARNING CONTINUUM PLAN

Course Name CDI 1 - Fundamentals of Criminal Investigation and Intelligence

Course Description This course focuses on the implementation of the Rights of the Accused and Victims Welfare. This also covers the different
procedures in Crime Scene Investigation and Police Intelligence and the application of the different Fields of Forensic Sciences
or Criminalistics in Criminal Investigation and Intelligence. Likewise, this involves the application of the principles of Criminal
Law, Evidence, and Procedures and other related laws.
Contact Hours/Week 3 hours/week
Prerequisite None
Program Outcomes 1. Conduct criminological research on crime, crime causation, victims, and offenders to include deviant behavior;
2. Internalize the concepts of human rights and victim welfare;
3. Demonstrate competence and broad understanding in law enforcement administration, public safety and criminal justice;
4. Utilize criminalistics or forensic science in the investigation and detection of crime;
5. Apply the principles and jurisprudence of criminal law, evidence and criminal procedure;
6. Ensure offenders’ welfare and development for their re-integration to the community.
Course Intended Learning Outcomes 1. State the foundation or basic principles of criminal investigation;
2. Explain the legal sanctions &/or requirements that should be observed in conducting investigation of criminal cases;
3. Identify, enumerate & discuss the elements, tools & phases of criminal investigation;
4. Discuss the standard processes & techniques of identifying, tracing, locating, & apprehending suspects including the
systematic method of collecting & preserving evidence; &
5. Appreciate the importance of utilizing scientific knowledge in the field of criminal investigation and intelligence for
successful detection & prevention of crimes.
6. Discuss the legal process of investigation and intelligence gathering.
Course Output / Culminating Activity Video-Demo Lesson
Diversity of Learners and Contexts Criminology students from Paranaque City, neighboring cities and provinces under ECQ, MECQ, GCQ, MGCQ
Flexible Learning Options Online Learning Platforms: Schoology, Google Classroom (Asynchronous)
Zoom meeting, Google meet, Skype, Google form, Microsoft teams, messenger, video call and facebook live
Learning Modules (Print and thru USB)
Computer-Assisted
Home works, Textbook-based and Research through Google search engines
Faculty Consultation/Teleconferencing Time

STUDENTS Textbook, Module printing, Personal Internet Wifi, USB

BUDGET REQUIREMENT FACULTY Textbook, Module and Learning Materials
INSTITUTION Internet Infrastructure, technology equipment and devices, Learning Management System platforms, online teaching hub

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Flexible Learning Continuum Plan
Desired Learning Outcomes Course Content/Subject Web Sources, References Teaching-Learning Learning Materials Assessment Tasks
Matter with Number of and Links Options and and Outputs
Hours/Meetings Learning Platforms

Class Orientation

Differentiate corpus delicti to associative Topic 1: Introduction to Video Lecture Schoology Platform Randomized online test
evidence to tracing evidence and their Criminal Investigation Teleconferencing Zoom Meeting and Activity Sheets
respective roles in the criminal investigation and Intelligence Modular Approach Building Literacy
1. Brief History of Textbook
Investigations and Modules
Intelligence Activity Sheets
2. Basic Principles of Web Links
Investigation
3. Social and Legal
Context of Crime
4. Criminal Responsibility
and Investigative Police
Power
3 hours
(1 week)
Identify all the established techniques, tools, Topic 2: Tools, Phases, Video Lecture Schoology Platform Randomized online test
SOPs in surveillance and undercover activities and Principles in Teleconferencing Zoom Meeting and Activity Sheets
Investigation Modular Approach Building Literacy
1. Criminal Investigation Textbook
and its Phases Modules
2. Role and Qualities of Activity Sheets
the Investigator Web Links
3. Approaches and Tools
in Criminal
Investigation
4. Cardinal Points and
Methods of
Identification
5. Technical and Legal
Aspects of Witness
6 hours
(2 weeks)
Explain the legal implication and requirements Topic 3: Interview , Video Lecture Schoology Platform Randomized online test
2
to be observed in conducting interview and Interrogation, and Teleconferencing Zoom Meeting and Activity Sheets
interrogation as part of the criminal Instrumentation Modular Approach Building Literacy
investigation 1. Investigative Interview Textbook
2. Interrogation Modules
3. Confession and Activity Sheets
Admission Web Links
4. Art III, Bill of Rights of
the 1987 Const.

3 hours
(1 week)

Preliminary Examination

Discuss the systematic and scientific method of Topic 5: Crime Scene Video Lecture Schoology Platform Randomized online test
collecting/ marking/ tagging/ preservation and Investigation and Teleconferencing Zoom Meeting and Activity Sheets
disposition of evidence Reconstruction Modular Approach Building Literacy
1. Procedures in Criminal Textbook
Articulate the standard processes & techniques Investigation Modules
of identifying, tracing, locating, & apprehending 2. Crime Scene Activity Sheets
suspects/ criminals Processing Web Links
3. Reconstructing the
Crime
3 hours
(1 week)
Discuss the methods of arresting, searching Topic 4: Warrantless Video Lecture Schoology Platform Randomized online test
suspects. Arrest and Detention Teleconferencing Zoom Meeting and Activity Sheets
1. What is Arrest Modular Approach Building Literacy
2. Warrant of Arrest and Textbook
Warrantless Arrest Modules
3. custodial Investigation Activity Sheets
and Detention Web Links
3 hours
(1 week)

Discuss the functions of intelligence in the Topic 6: Intelligence Video Lecture Schoology Platform Randomized online test
criminal investigation. 1. Characteristics and Teleconferencing Zoom Meeting and Activity Sheets
Context of Intelligence Modular Approach Building Literacy
2. Objectives of Textbook
Intelligence Modules
3. Counter Intelligence Activity Sheets
4. Intelligence Cycle Web Links
5. Undercover Operations
3
6. Surveillance
7. Agents
8. Cryptography
6 hours
(2 weeks)

Midterm Examination

Topic 7: Instruments in Video Lecture Schoology Platform Randomized online test

Investigation Teleconferencing Zoom Meeting and Activity Sheets
1. Forensic Photography Modular Approach Building Literacy
2. Personal Identification Textbook
3. Forensic Ballistics Modules
4. Toxicology Activity Sheets
5. Forensic Medicine Web Links
6. Polygraphy

3 hours
(1 week)

Topic 8: Search and Video Lecture Schoology Platform Randomized online test
Siezure Teleconferencing Zoom Meeting and Activity Sheets
1. Search Warrant Modular Approach Building Literacy
2. Warrantless Search Textbook
3. Limitations and Motion Modules
to Quash Search Activity Sheets
Warrant Web Links

3 hours
(1 week)

Topic 9: Law Video Lecture Schoology Platform Randomized online test

Enforcement and Teleconferencing Zoom Meeting and Activity Sheets
Prosecution Modular Approach Building Literacy
1. Apprehension and Textbook
Prosecution Modules
2. Downside of Activity Sheets
Investigative and Web Links
Prosecutorial
Disparities
3 hours
(1 week)

4
Topic 10: Digital Video Lecture Schoology Platform Randomized online test
Investigation Teleconferencing Zoom Meeting and Activity Sheets
1. Cybercrime Modular Approach Building Literacy
2. R.A10175 Textbook
3 hours Modules
(1 week) Activity Sheets
Web Links

Culminating Activity

Final Examination

Grading Scheme
Course Requirements
Log-in Attendance and Participation 10% Prelim 33.33%
Outputs 30% Midterm 33.33%
Activities 20% Final 33.34%
Formative Assessments 10%
Major Examination 30% Total 100%

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