This rule states that when a legal matter or controversy has come under the jurisdiction of a

court, nobody, including the press and other media should interfere by publication or public
clamor with the court’s proper handling of the proceedings. Sub Judice Rule

A communication strategy adopted once police operation and investigation is done, has the best
course of action and is much easy to manage. The media is fully informed while providing
background information to put facts into perspective.
Open Communication Strategy

A communication strategy which deny that a crisis exists, refuse to answer media questions or
ignore the issue Stonewall

This rule states that when a legal matter or controversy has come under the jurisdiction of a
court, nobody, including the press and other media should interfere by publication or public
clamor with the court’s proper handling of the proceedings.
A Sub Judice Rule
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It is the prohibition of the expulsion or return of a refugee in any manner whatsoever to the
frontiers of territories where his life or freedom would be threatened on account of his race,
religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group or political opinion. Non-
Refoulement

PNP members shall guard the confidentiality of classified information against unauthorized
disclosure, including confidential aspects of official business, special orders, communications
and other documents. Secrecy Discipline

It is a responsive pleading containing the respondent’s negative and affirmative defenses.

Answer

Refers to the authority vested by law to hear and decide a case.

Jurisdiction

It refers to the binding spirit that enhances teamwork and cooperation in the police organization,
extending to the people they service, is manifested by the PNP members’ deep commitment
and concern for one another.
Camaraderie

A complaint initiated before any of the disciplinary authorities or IAS after finding the existence
of probable cause.
___ Formal Charge

Processes of Socialization
Manipulation, Canalization, Verbal Appellations, Activity Exposures

A written set of guidelines issued by an organization to its workers in accordance with the
primary values and ethical standards. Code of Ethics
Person officially designated authority responsible for addressing citizens concerns and
answering queries from the media and acts as the mouthpiece of the PNP. Spokesperson

It is a formal charge initiated by a natural or juridical person or his/its duly authorized

representative or guardian on account of an injury damage or disturbance sustained as a result
of an irregular or illegal act or omission of a PNP member. Complaint

It is refers to an assessment or written or oral facts that are stated under oath, an affidavit for
example. Sworn Statement

Evidence which proves a fact in issue or dispute without the aid of any inference or
presumption. Direct Evidence

Directly addressed to the senses of the court and consists of tangible things Object

Refers to matter incidental to the main fact and explanatory of it, including the acts and words
which are so closely connected therewith as to constitute a part of the transaction, and without
knowledge of which, the main fact might not be properly understood. Res gestae

It is an act, declaration or omission of a party as to relevant fact may be given in evidence

against him.Admission

A____ is an order issued by a court requiring that something be done or giving authority to do a
specific act.Writ

It is a summon with the force of a court order, addressed to the custodian demanding that a
prisoner be taken before the court Writ of Habeas Corpus

It is a remedy available to any person whose right to privacy in life, liberty or security is violated
or threatened by an unlawful act or omission of a public official or employee, or of a private
individual or entity engaged in the gathering, collecting or storing of data or information
regarding the person, family, home and correspondence of the aggrieved party.Writ of Habeas
Data

The interrogation of the witness upon a trial hearing, or taking a deposition, by the party
opposed to the one who produced, upon his evidence given in chief, to test its truth, to further
develop it.Cross Examination

Refers to construction of a psychological, behavioral and demographic profile of a person who is

likely to have committed a crime and it is usually applied to serial crimes.
CRIMINAL PROFILING

Provide an overview of a long-term investigation in order to aid decision-making with respect to

whether all operational resources should be removed from the investigation.
The 28-Day Progress Review
Scientific examination of real evidence, application of instrument and methods of the
physical sciences in detecting crime. Instrumentation

Who are those who may as part of their day-to-day duties come into contact with
trafficking cases like the local police, officers assigned with investigation units of the
Philippine National Police, the Women and Children Desk Officers and other law
enforcement officers such as the officers from the National Bureau of
investigation.Frontline law Enforcement Officers

Informal “Golden Hour” Review is conducted at the early stage of the investigation
usually around day seven (7) to ensure that the actions performed in the initial stages of
the investigation have been conducted properly and appropriately.

Six (6) cardinal points of Committed What, How, When, Where, Who, Why
offense has been committed

It is the process of taking photographs of the suspect/s in full length, half body, right
and left side views, and two quarter views. To unidentified cadavers, include marks
on the victim’s body especially tattoo/scar for identification.Mug-shot

Those markings usually rather indistinct, left by the oily matters or perspiration
exuded from the finger tips or palms upon any substance which the fingers/palms
may have touched. Latent Prints

It is defined as comprehensive inquiry of a crime incident by conducting systematic

procedure of various investigative methodologies which involves recovery of
physical and testimonial evidence for the purpose of identifying the witnesses, and
arrest of perpetrator(s) for prosecution. Crime Scene Investigation

A method of chemical restoration where the chemical reagents vary according to

the type of metal from which the number has been obliterated. Macro-Etching

Explosives that when subjected to heat, shock or friction will deflagrate rather than
detonate at a speed of 5,000 feet per second or less. Low Explosives

It is a grave violation of human rights specifically the right to be free from all forms
of abuse, exploitation and discrimination.Trafficking in Person

Criminal procedure is a set of rules purposely to safeguard against the

indiscriminate application of criminal laws and special penal laws.

Interrogation involves questioning initiated by law enforcement officers after a

person has been taken into custody or deprived of freedom in any significant way.

Arrest is the taking of a person into custody in order that he may bound to answer
for the commission of an offense.

A list of all people who came into possession of an item of evidence, continuity of
possession or the chain of custody must be established whenever evidence is
presented in court as an exhibit is called Chain of Custody,

Questioned Document– any document about which some issues have been raised
or under scrutiny with respect to its genuineness and its origin.

Is a nucleic acid that contains the genetic instructions used in the development and
functioning of all known living organisms with the exception of some viruses
Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)

Composite Criminal Illustration System - refers to a computer generated image

based on actual description of a witness or a victim. It only refers to criminals and
not appropriate to other subjects like missing persons.

FORENSIC SCIENCE– is the application of scientific knowledge and

methodology to legal problems and criminal investigations.

Exploded Sketch/Cross Projection Sketch- uses the combination of the floor

plan and the four elevation views (the walls) of a room.

Macro Photography – is photographing of object at greater that 1:1 ratio up to

nine (9) times magnification.

Crime Scene Investigation(CSI) -is a comprehensive inquiry of a crime by

conducting systematic procedure of various investigative methodologies which
involves recovery of physical and testimonial evidence for the purpose of
identifying the witnesses, and arrest of perpetrator(s) for prosecution.

Ante-Mortem refers to event or changes that occur before death.

Permanency –That fingerprints do not change in its ridge characteristics pattern

throughout our life time of an individual and they persist after DEATH and until the
skin was decomposed.

Drowning is asphyxiation from water or liquid being inhaled into the airways,
blocking the passage of air to the lungs. Water inhaled into the windpipe causes
violent choking.

SMECAC- Situation, Mission, Execution, Contingency, Administrative and Logistics,

Command and Communication

RRCACS- Rules on Administrative Cases in the Civil Service

Chicken Feather

RULES ON EVIDENCE
Column A Column B
a. Relevant/ Material/ Competent 1. Branches of Evidence
b. Direct/ Circumstantial 2. Classification of Evidence
c. Prima Facie? Conclusive 3. Rules on Evidence
d. Cumulative/ Corroborative 4. Best Evidence Rule
e. Primary/ Secondary
f. Object (Real) Evidence
g. Documentary Evidence
h. Best Evidence
i. Testimonial Evidence

ENVIRONMENTAL CRIMES
a. Import Permit 1. Types of Wildlife Permits
b. Gratuitous Permit 2. Types of Farm Permits
c. Culture Permit 3. Types of Animal Permits
d. Wildlife Collectors Permit 4. Types of Permits

Types of Bail Bonds

 Recognizance Release
 Cash Bail
 Surety Bonds
 Property Bonds

Criminal Liability
 Principal
 Accomplice/s
 Accesory/ies

DNA
 Questioned Parentage
 Disaster Victim Identification

The characteristics of impression evidence that allow for comparative examination

consist of three elements:
 Design characteristics
 Wear patterns
 Accidental characteristics