CRI 169

• It is also of importance in various aspects of society as it helps uncovers the truth, establishes facts and contributes to the pursuit of justice
• In the criminal justice system, investigations play a vital role in gathering evidence and identifying suspects
• Investigations also aid in problem-solving by identifying fraud, misconduct, or operational inefficiencies in business settings
• Investigations provide essential information for decision-making, ensuring informed judgments and minimizing risks
• Investigations promote accountability, transparency, and compliance with laws and regulations
• Investigations contribute to protecting individuals, organizations, and society, while also facilitating learning and improvement by analyzing past events and implementing preventive measures
• If there is a reason to assume that a crime has indeed been committed, further investigation is being undertaken using the scientific methods and techniques
• Technological advances have been incorporated into scientific criminal investigation as well; for example, analyzing trace clues such as dust, paint, glass, and other microscopic evidence is now possible for the solution of crimes
• Investigation


  An inquiry, judicial or otherwise for the discovery and collection of facts concerning the matters involved
• Investigation


  The process of inquiring, eliciting, soliciting and getting vital information, facts, circumstances in order to establish the truth
• Investigation


  The act or process of investigating or the condition being investigated
• Investigation


  A search or inquiry for ascertaining facts, detailed or careful examination
• Investigator


  Someone who carries out investigations, especially as part of their job
• Criminal Investigator


  The person who performs an investigation, also known as a prober
• Police Investigator


  A PNP uniformed personnel, both Police Commissioned Officer (PCO) and Police Non-Commissioned Officer (PNCO's), conferred with the appropriate certification to investigate with care and accuracy
• Police Detective


  A PNP uniformed personnel who was previously certified as a police investigator but was able to complete 18 units of a Master's Degree, and completed the Police Detective Course (PDC), and acquired the requisite experience relating to investigation of cases and appearance in court duties to support the successful filing and prosecution of offenses
• Case Manager


  A PCO who was previously certified as a Police Investigator (PCO Category) but was able to complete a Master's Degree, completed the Investigation Officers Management Course (IOMAC), and recorded the number of required investigations and prosecutions of cases
• Investigation is conducted when there is a case to be investigated
• The most common crimes investigated by criminal/police investigators are crimes against persons like murder, homicide, rape, and parricide
• Audit evidence consists of information obtained from sources other than the client's records that can be used as support for amounts or disclosures in the financial statements.
• The purpose of the audit is to determine whether financial statements are presented fairly, in all material respects.