INTRODUCTION

An investigation refers to the process of collecting information in order to reach some. Applied to the
criminal realm, a criminal investigation refers to the process of collecting information (or evidence)
about a crime in order to: (1) determine if a crime has been committed; (2) identify the perpetrator;
(3) apprehend the perpetrator; and (4) provide evidence to support a conviction in court. If the first
three objectives are successfully attained, then the crime can be said to be solved. Several other
outcomes such as recovering stolen property, deterring individuals from engaging in criminal
behaviors, and satisfying crime victims have also been associated with the process.

OBSERVATION

Procedures when arrest is made

1. Secure the person arrested (handcuff at the back);

2. Inform the arrested person on the cause of his arrest and his rights as provided for in the
Constitution;

3. Conduct thorough search for weapons and other illegal materials against the suspect/s;

4. Use reasonable force in making arrest;

5. Confiscated evidence shall be properly documented and marked;

6. Bring the arrested person to the Police Station for investigation.

b. Booking procedures of the Arrested Person/Suspect

1. The arrested suspect shall be fingerprinted, photographed and subjected to medical examination
to include liquor and drug tests.

2. Conduct record check.

Taking of Sworn Statements of Suspects

The execution of a suspect’s “WAIVER” as stipulated in Art 125 of the RPC shall always be done in
the presence of his chosen counsel or any independent counsel.

Taking of Sworn Statement/s of the Witnesses

a. Sworn Statement or Affidavit of complainant/s and witness/es must be taken immediately by the
investigator-on-case.

b. Affidavit of Arrest of arresting officers must be taken immediately not later than 24 hours.

c. In Inquest cases, the investigator-on-case and the arresting officer/s shall observe Art. 125 of the
RPC.

Preparation of Reports and Filing of Charges

The Investigator-On-Case shall submit the following:

a. Spot Report within 24 hrs. to HHQ;
b. Progress Report;
c. After Operation Report;
d. Final Report after the case is filed before the prosecutor’s office/court; and
e. Accomplishment Report.

RECOMMENDATION
The Philippine National Police should conduct a regular seminar on how to conduct proper
investigation so that our police officers will master such procedure.
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SUBMITTED BY:
LAPNAWAN, MELFORD A.