Cdi

• What is the primary purpose of police power?


  To control, maintain, and ensure that the conduct of the people is within the bounds of law
• How can criminal investigation be interpreted in relation to state power?


  As the exercise of the power of the state to determine if actions are within the bounds of the law
• What guarantees are provided to persons under investigation?


  Basic human rights such as the right to unreasonable searches and seizures, due process, and rights of persons under custodial investigation
• What is investigative knowledge?


  Knowledge regarding the rules on how physical evidence should be processed to maintain its integrity
• What are the differences between substantive and procedural investigation?


  • Substantive: Knowledge of the nature and implications of different crimes
  • Procedural: Knowledge of search and seizure procedures, collection, and preservation of evidence
• What are the three major phases of criminal investigation?

  Identification of the perpetrator, locating their whereabouts, and providing evidence for conviction
• What is the role of motive in criminal investigation?


  Motive is essential but does not automatically prove the existence of a crime
• What is inductive reasoning in the context of crime investigation?


  It follows a sequence from specific evidence to a general conclusion about the type of crime
• What is deductive reasoning in crime investigation?

  It starts from a general perspective and narrows down to specific evidence
• What are the key characteristics of a police investigator?

  • Persistent
  • Perseverant
  • Honest and incorruptible
  • Intelligent, especially with the law
  • Flexible
  • Communicative
  • Keen observer
  • Courageous
  • Knows how to read between the lines
• What are the five elements in investigation?

  1. Recognition: Identifying relevant data
  2. Collection: Gathering significant facts
  3. Preservation: Keeping evidence in original form
  4. Evaluation: Determining probative value of evidence
  5. Presentation: Convincing the court of evidence validity
• What cardinal points should be considered for identification in an investigation?


  • What act was performed and which law defines it as a crime?
  • Who are the persons related to the act?
  • Where was the act done?
  • When was the act done?
  • Why was the act done?
  • How was the act done?
• The CDI is completed by parents or caregivers and helps identify language delays or disorders in children.