College of Criminal Justice

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COURSE SYLLABUS
A.Y. 2019-2020

Course Title: Organized Crime Investigation

Course Code: CDI 4
Course Credit: 3 Units
Pre-requisite: CDI 1

Course Description: This covers the concept of human rights and victims’ welfare, the nature of transnational and organized crimes, their attributes and
categories. It also includes international and local organized crime groups.
Likewise, it focuses on Interrogation and Interview as well as the rights of the accused during custodial investigation.

Student Outcomes ( SOs) Addressed by the Course:

a. Analyze and interpret data utilizing appropriate investigate tools and techniques to solve common issues and criminological problems.
b. Demonstrate proper response to emergency and threats also local, national ang global crises,
c. Demonstrate effective communication skills in various modes and medium.

Performance Indicators Addressed by the Course:

1. Apply understanding of the laws, principles and procedure in crime detection and investigation;
2. Evaluate the applicability of the techniques and skills to crime detection and solution.
3. Usage of investigative tools and techniques in the conduct of crime detection and investigation;
4. Devise actions in response to emergent situations.
5. Demonstrate confidence to participate in various communications situations.

Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILO’s)

At the end of the course, the students are expected to:

At the end of the course, the students are expected to:
1. Define and understand the nature of Organized Crime Investigation
2. Identify the behavior and personality of an individual, group or persons and corporations who committed crime in relation with their legitimate
Profession.
3. Recognize the importance of the understanding the organized crime investigation.
4. Identify the local, international and transnational organized criminal group and their criminal activities,
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5. Appraise the role of the investigators in suppressing international and local organized groups
6. Recommend new strategies and techniques to eliminate the organized crime.

Learning Objectives Topic Timeline Teaching – Learning Outcomes Values Evaluative

/ No. of Learning Activities Employed Measure
Hours (TLA)

At the end of the Introduction to the Course 1hour Discussion about Develop Leadership Recitation
chapter: the students Orientation (Quality LPU VMO and objectives comprehension of Professional
are expected to: Objectives, Grading System, Lecture: Discussion school and classroom Integrity
Classroom Policies, Core Value about VMO and policies, grading
1. Explain the and Course Objective) objectives system and
LPU VMO and Criminology program compliance of all
the objectives Activity: The requirements for the
of the student will be whole semester
Criminology. asked to write down
Know and follow their respective
class rules and expectations for the
regulations, course
expectations, and
course requirements.
2. Identify the Introduction of Organized 1.5 hours Lecture Discussion Develop Professional Reserarch work
nature and Crime Investigation and use of power Familiarization of integrity Assignment
concept of Definition point presentation terminologies, Quiz
organized Attributes or Characteristics Activity: definition and
crime through a. Each student characteristics of
its definition must research organized crime
and attributes about the
various
definitions of
organized
crime as well
as its
attributes.
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3. Determine the Theories of Organized Crime 2 hour Lecture Develop Perseverance Recitation
different a. Alien Conspiracy Activity understanding of Unity Assignment
theories related b. Rational Choice Theory Student will make a different theories of Quiz
to Organized c. Deterrence research about Organized Crime
Crime d. Differential Association theories of organized
Theory crime
e. Conflict Theory
f. Social Disorganization
Theory
g. Cultural Deviance
Theory
h. Differential Association
Theory

4. List the different Models of Organized Crime 3.5 hours Review Lecture Ability to describe Models Love of God Assignment
models of a. Cressey’s Cosa Nostra Discussion of Organized Crime Justice Recitation
Organized Model Activity: Essay
Crime b. Albini’s Patron Client Each group with five Quiz
Model members will
c. Smith’s Enterprise conduct research
Model about the designated
d. Ianni’s Kinship Model topic then report it to
e. Chambliss’ Crime the class through
Network power point
f. Haller’s Partnership presentation
Model After the report, the
audience will ask
questions to the
reporters
5. Identify and Different Criminal Activities 3.5 hours Lecture, Buzz Develop realization Perseverance Assignment
explain the or Organized Crime session and use of the cause and Leadership Role Playing
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different criminal a. Corruption power point Develop Teamwork Recitation

activities b. Pornography presentation understanding of Unity Reflection essay
c. Prostitution Activity different theories of Quiz
d. Drug Trafficking a. The class will Organized Crime
e. Human Trafficking be group with
f. Gambling 5 members
g. Money Laundring b. Each group will
h. Loan Sharking dramatize the
i. Labor Racketeering different criminal
activities

Prelim
Exam
1.5 hours
6. List and The history, organization Review Lecture Describe various Perseverance Research work
evaluate the structure, recruitment Discussion organized criminal Unity Oral recitation
history, process and their criminal Activity: group Teamwork Quiz
organizational activities of the following Each group with five Assignment
structure, organized criminal group: members will
recruitment a. Sicilian Mafia 2.5 hrs conduct research
process and b. La Cosa Nostra 2.5 hrs about the designated
their criminal c. Russian Organized 2.5 hrs topic then report it to
activities of Crime the class through
different d. Black Organized Crime 1.5 hrs power point
Organized e. Outlaw Motorcycle Gang presentation
Criminal group After the report, the
2.5 hrs audience will ask
questions to the
Midterm reporters
Exam
1.5 hr
 Develop awareness of
The history, organizational Lecture Discussion various Organized Leadership Assignment
structure, recruitment Activity: Criminal Group Quiz
process and their criminal Each group with five
activities of the following members will
organized criminal group: conduct research
a. Prison Gang 4 hours about the designated topic
b. Youth Gang then report it to the
c. Asian Organized Crime class through power
point
presentation
After the report, the
audience will ask question
to the reporters
7. Identify the Prominent Organized Crime 4 hours Lecture Ability to name the Perseverance Assignment
prominent figures in America Activity: prominent Justice Recitation
organized crime a. Al Capone Students will make a Personalities Teamwork Quiz
figures in b. Sam Gaciana research about of Organized Crime in Class
America c. Meyer Lansky prominent organized crime America participation
d. Benjamin Siegel figures in
e. Arnolds Rothstein America
f. Dutch Schultz
8. Name the Organized Crime in the 3.5 hours Lectures, Buzz Ability to recite the Unity Research work
different Philippines Session and use of different Perseverance Assignment
Organized power point Organized Crime Quiz
Crime in the presentation in the
Philippines Philippines
Semi
Final
1.5 hrs
9. Describe the Terrorism 4 hours Lecture Discussion Develop Professional Recitation
different Terrorist with power point familiarization of integrity Assignment
groups and their different terrorist
criminal activities groups
10. Identify the Fighting Organized 2 hours Lecture Ability to inculcate and Perseverance Assignment
strategies and Crime Activity: understand various Justice Recitation
techniques to Students will make a strategies and Teamwork Long Quiz
fight organized Investigative tool in 2.5 hours research about techniques in Class
crime groups Organized crime prominent strategies and organized crime participation
investigation techniques in fighting investigation
11. Select organized crime groups and
investigative tool investigative tools and
in organized present in powe rpoint
crime format.
investigation
12. Appraise current Future trends in Organized 2.5 hours Lectures, Buzz Develop Unity Research work
trends in Crime Investigation Session and use of understanding of Perseverance Assignment
organized crime power point future trends of Quiz
investigation Final presentation organized crime
Exams investigation
2 hours

Prof. Ranulfo T. Bayag-o (2014) Organized Crime Investigation, Dasmarinas, Cavite, JEF Publishing, Inc.

Florendo, Adelene Maghintay. (2014). Investigation Of Crimes Against Women And Children. Quezon City: Wiseman’s Books Trading, Inc.

Villaluz, Joner & Rodriguez, Rex C. (2013). Instructional Module On Special Crime Investigation. Quezon City: Wiseman’s Book Trading, Inc

Soriano, Gatchalian Oscar (2012) Organized Crime Investigation Approaches and Activities. NERCES

Electronic References
1. www.pnp.gov.ph
2. www.encartamsn.com
3. www.crimelib.com
Course Requirements
1. Regular Attendance
2. Major Examination (Prelim, Midterm, Semi Finals, Finals)
3. Quizzes/ Classroom Activities/ Laboratory Hands On
4. Activites and Project Paper
5. Recitation
Grading System

Midterm Grade
Preliminary Examination 30%
Class Performance 30%
Midterm Examination 40%
Midterm Grade Total 100%

Components of Class Performance

Quizzes 30%
Long Test 40%
Classroom Activities 30%
(recitation, assignment, seatwork 100%
And hand-on exercises)

Final Grade
Mid Term Grade 40%
Semi Finals 20%
Final Exams 25%
Class Performance 15%
Final Grade Total 100%

Classroom Rules and Policies

1. Honesty and integrity are essential components of the program. (Cheating in any form is subject to sanctions stipulated in the Student Code.)
2. Absences and tardiness are strongly discouraged.
3. Attentiveness and active participation is encouraged for successful learning.
4. The use of mobile phone and other electronic devices are not allowed during class hours, unless necessary upon the teacher’s approval.
5. During the class hours, students are expected to observe proper decorum and maintain the cleanliness and orderliness of the room.
6. Plagiarism in any form is strictly prohibited.
Prepared by: Mr. Hyman Jay H. Blanco, RCrim, MSCJ References Validated by: Dr. Elsa Guarino RL
SLRC Director

Reviewed by: Mrs. Ederlina B. Escabel Approved by: Dr. Merwina Lou A. Bautista
Dept. – Chair for Criminology Dean

Date of Revision: August 2019