The Investigative Capability of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Unit, Quezon City Police District in Handling Homicide Cases: Basis for an Improved Capability-Building Framework

Abstract

This study aimed to assess the investigative capability of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Unit, Quezon City Police District in handling homicide cases in terms of organizational capability, technical capability, personal capability, and logistical capability. It included the problems encountered by the respondents in handling homicide cases in terms of aforesaid variables and the measures to be instituted to enhance the investigative capability of the CIDU-QCPD. This study used the total population of CIDU of 122 respondents. They are composed of 12 CIDU PCO, 23 CIDU PNCO Investigators and 87 CIDU PNCO personnel. Survey results were presented with the use of descriptive statistics such as percentage, ranking, and the mean. The 5-point Likert Scale was used to measure the respondents’ assessment with corresponding verbal interpretation. Based on the findings of the study, both respondents evaluated the investigative capability of the CIDU in handling homicide cases as evident and very evident in terms of organizational, technical, personal and logistical capability. In Organizational capability, both respondents assessed evident and very evident” that CIDU manifested to observe proper documentation of arrested persons, submit additional evidence for the conviction of the accused; file appropriate criminal cases for the issuance of the warrant of arrest, supervise all cases handled by CIDU investigators, to attend the conference presided by the Chief of CIDU; action taken to the compliance and coordination and communication of CIDU personnel to notify their immediate officer. In technical capability, both respondents assessed themselves they have a training in photography, updated on data base, coordination with SOCO PNP; personnel with the talent of filed composite illustrator and there are systematic records on file for reference purposes. In personal capability, both respondents rated that CIDU possessed the necessary characteristics in handling homicide cases. In Logistical capability, both respondents assessed that CIDU has the equipment necessary in the investigation of homicide cases. However, there still more room for improvement to addressed the problems encountered by the CIDU. On problems encountered both respondents considered as a fairly serious problem in terms of logistical capability that their unit lack of investigative equipment necessary for the investigation of homicide cases.