MANUEL V GALLEGO

FOUNDATION
COLLEGES, INC.
LAW ENFORCEMENT INSTITUTE OF LEAD 324
OPERATION CRIMINAL JUSTICE
EDUCATION
LAW ENFORCEMENT OPERATION

Vision:

MVGFCI is the only professional institution in the region committed to uphold the vision of its
founder to achieve a better life by providing full opportunities where every graduate and
member of the MVGFCI community are transformed into competent and morally upright
professionals dedicated towards the development of a better society.

Mission:
:
In pursuit of its vision, MVGFCI shall provide full opportunities and support to ensure and
sustain quality instruction, research, community extension, student affairs and support
services.

Desired Students’ Learning Outcomes

The Graduates Manifest the Attributes of A “Gallegan” Which Are as Follows:

1. Professionally Competent
2. Effective Communicator
3. Critical Thinker
4. Strong Interpersonal and Collaborative Skills
5. Responsible and Accountable
6. Ethical
7. Lifelong Learner Course

COURSE OUTLINE

Title: LAW ENFORCEMENT OPERATION

Course Code: LEAD 324
Pre-requisite: None
Credit: 3 Units
Instructor: Dr. Gregorio H. Peñamante
Contact Info: 09177923319/ penamantegreg@gmail.com

Course Description:
This course is an integration of values education, police ethics and police community relations
This course provides the fundamental concept of planning as a leadership role in the
operation of selected Law Enforcement and Public Safety Agencies and their respective legal
mandates and limitations under existing laws. The crime mapping and its relation to police
operations.

Lessons, activities and assessment are prepared in this course to develop the students’
values inspired by the students Gallegan Philosophy which deals with Philippine law
enforcement setting by analyzing the law enforcement operation of different agency.

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

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1. Explain the concept of planning on EDUCATION
how it affects the decision making and operation of
various law enforcement agencies.
2. Analyze how the legal mandates of each law enforcement agencies affects the public
policing in terms of public safety.

3. Present a solution on how best to prevent crime by applying the concepts of crime
mapping.

Course Content:
No. of Module Title Sub-Topics
Meeting
s
Six (6) Module 1
Virtual Part 1 Orientation  Getting to know
Meetings  Leveling of expectations
via Zoom  Brief journey to the:
 VMG of MVGFCI
 VMG of the ICJE Program
 Understanding the Policies,
Guidelines and Requirements
of the Course (to include the
Grading Systems and House
rules during the on-line
meetings)
Part 2 Basic Concept and

Principles of planning
Module 2 Law Enforcement  PNP Operation
Operation  BFP operation
PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION
Two (2) Module 2 Law Enforcement  PCG operations
Virtual Operation
Meetings
via Zoom

MIDTERM EXAMINATION
Eight (8) Module 3 Crime Mapping
Virtual
Meetings
via Zoom
FINAL EXAMINATION

ASSESSMENT:
• Guide questions and assignments in each module to test the student’s preparedness
for and understanding of the lessons covered in this course.
• Interactive discussion and self-directed learning through synchronous and
asynchronous learning approach.
• Graded recitation
• Long exam (Prelim, Midterm, Exam)

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• Field report to be submitted as aEDUCATION
final paper.
ACTIVITIES:
• Lecture
• Video clips review and analysis
• Police report available in the news
• Interview
• Actual Demonstrations

Expectations from Students

Students are held responsible for meeting the standards of performance established for the
course by the faculty. Their performance and compliance with the course requirements are the
bases for passing or failing in each course, subject to the rules of the MVGFCI. The students
are expected to take all examinations on the date scheduled, read the assigned topics prior to
class, submit and comply with all the requirements of the subject as scheduled, attend each
class on time and participate actively in the discussions.

Furthermore, assignments such as reports, reaction papers and the like shall be submitted on
the set deadline as scheduled by the faculty via email. Extension of submission is approved
for students with valid reasons like death in the family, hospitalization, and other unforeseen
events. Hence, certificates are needed for official documentation. Likewise, special major
examination is given to students with the same reasons above. Attendance shall be checked
every Class meeting will be done face to face and on-line to be advised by the faculty in
charge.

In the case of face to face meeting, students are expected to strictly follow the health
protocols issued by the IATF/Department of Health. For the online meeting using the facilities
of MVGFCI, strict observance of the safety and security protocols of MVGFCI IS HIGHLY
EXPECTED. Students shall be expected to be punctual in their virtual and face to face
classes. Observance of classroom decorum is required as prescribed by latest MVGFCI
Student Handbook.

General Rule:
The following are the general rules for this course:
1. Assignment and reports will be given throughout the semester. Such requirement will be
announced a week before the scheduled virtual meeting.
2. Academic honesty should always be practiced. Any evidence of copying or plagiarism in
any course work will result in a failing grade for all parties involved
3. Reporter should be ready to orally present their assignments’ on scheduled date of
presentation. No show or no report means a grade of 5.0 in that area.
4. Withdrawal and dropping of subject should be done in accordance with existing MVGFCI
policies and guidelines.
5. As student, everyone is expected to be resourceful enough in looking for additional
reading materials and references to be able to come up with scholarly assignments’ and
papers.
6. Students are expected to attend 90% of the virtual class meeting and should be able to
complete the whole session the following house rules for virtual class meeting.

Observance of Academic Honesty and Professionalism

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LAW ENFORCEMENT INSTITUTE OF LEAD 324
OPERATION CRIMINAL JUSTICE
EDUCATION
It is the mission of MVGFCI to train its students in the highest levels of professionalism and
moral value. In support of this, academic integrity is highly valued, and violations are
considered serious offenses. Examples of violations of academic integrity include, but are not
limited to the following:

1. Plagiarism – using ideas, data, or language of another without specific or proper

acknowledgment. Example: Copying text from the Web site without quoting or properly citing
the page URL, using crib sheet during examination. For a clear description of what constitutes
plagiarism as well as strategies for avoiding it, students may refer to the Writing Tutorial
Services web site at Indiana University using the following link:
http://www.indiana.edu/~wts/pamhlets.shtml. For citation styles, students may refer to
http://www.uwsp.edu/psych/apa4b.htm.

2. Cheating – using or attempting to use unauthorized assistance, materials, or study aids

during examination or other academic work. Examples: using a cheat sheet in a quiz or exam,
altering a grade exam, and resubmitting it for a better grade.

3. Fabrication – submitting contrived or improperly altered information in any academic

requirements. Examples: making up data for a research project, changing data to bias its
interpretation, citing non-existent articles, contriving sources. (Reference: Code of Academic
Integrity and Charter of the Student Disciplinary System of the University of Pennsylvania at
http://www.vpul.upenn.edu/osl/acadint.html).

Policy on Absences
1. A student who incurs two (2) unexcused absences in any scheduled meetings shall be
given a mark of “FA” or “failure due to absences” as his/her final rating for the semester,
regardless of his performance in the class. Students are expected to be present during the
entire duration of the virtual class or present at least 75% of the virtual class time, otherwise
he/she will be marked absent for that class meeting.

2. Attendance is counted from the first official day of regular classes regardless of the date of
enrolment. Students who miss a test or assignment for reasons entirely beyond their control
(e.g. illness) may submit a request for special consideration. Provided that notification and
documentation are provided in a timely manner, and that the request is subsequently
approved, no academic penalty will be applied.

3. In such cases, students who miss a test or assignment for reasons entirely beyond their
control (e.g. illness) may submit a request for special consideration. Provided that notification
and documentation are provided in a timely manner, and that the request is subsequently
approved, no academic penalty will be applied in such cases.

Required Readings
The main readings are the guide questions and suggested references indicated in the different
modules. Lecture notes, short cases, and power point presentations may be provided by the
faculty in charge However, as college students, they are expected to be resourceful enough to
look for additional related materials to guide them in their assignments and research works.
Journals and most recent reading materials are suggested. News clippings and video clips
may also be considered. Getting references from internet may also be done PROVIDED

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LAW ENFORCEMENT INSTITUTE OF LEAD 324
OPERATION CRIMINAL JUSTICE
EDUCATION
students get their references from RELIABLE sources only and article and photos/ clipart’s
copied MUST be properly cited including the date when the material was accessed.

Evaluation and Grades

Performance of students will be assessed based on how well he or she has good
understanding and application of the course materials.

1. Class participation/ recitation (no separate grade for attendance as active class
participation already means your attendance)
20%
2. Average short quizzes 20%
3. Individual research paper 20%
4. Average Long Exams (prelim, midterm, and finals 40%
100%

HOUSE RULES DURING THE ONLINE CLASS MEETINGS

1. Be prepared
Check your internet connection, your audio and video 30 minutes before the start of the
class.
Run the zoom test: https://zoom.us/test to check that your system is set up adequately for
participating in the event.
Have your course design and module and other related materials for the class within your
reach.
Check your area in a room almost similar to a class- room, with enough ventilation and light,
free from any form of disturbance during the entire class session.
Wear decent tops (like when you go to school. If you used to go to school in uniform- then
wear your uniform with your ID. Remember this is a class meeting
Have proper lighting so that your face is recognizable and can be seen clearly.
Microphones must be turned on during the entire class.
There should be no profanity or anything of the sort displayed in the background.

2. Be punctual.
The class will start on time. Log in at least 20 minutes before the time. The faculty in charge
will start admitting students 15 minutes before the time.

3. Be an active participant in class activities.

Provide inputs and reactions and express your views during the discussion.

4. Be respectful.
Respect by listening to the discussion. If you want to share your thoughts or ask question or
engage in the discussion, use the chatbox or raise your hands by putting on the video. Wait
for the teacher in charge to acknowledge you.

5. Be interested in the class.

Your punctual and complete attendance is one good indication of your interest in the class.
Don’t leave the meeting room unless with permission from the faculty in charge or unless
he/she advised you to leave as classes has already ended.
Class photo will be taken as indication of your attendance. Take interest by participating in
this.

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EDUCATION
Rubrics for Grading the Written Works (Assignments and Written Papers)
Scoring Guide:
4 = Excellent 3 = Very Good2 = Good 1 = Needs Improvement
Criteria Score Weight Equivalent Grade
QUALITY OF WRITING
- Brief but clear, logical, and
coherent presentation of
ideas/opinions, well-organized and
written answer and reflects college
level quality of written work.
QUALITY OF DISCUSSION
- Contents is comprehensive
showing full understanding of the
issues and lessons learned the
subject; scholarly written; application
and integration of principles, concepts
learned from the course with
references from authoritative sources
and properly cited.
COMPLETENESS OF ANSWERS
- All parts of the questions/issues
needed to be answered or resolved
are thoroughly answered/addressed.
More focused and direct to the point
answer/discussion.
Total Maximum Score
Highest Equivalent Rate

Transmutation Table
Score from the Grade Equivalent Score from the Grade Equivalent
written paper from the score written paper from the score
1 53 11 78
2 55 12 80
3 58 13 83
4 60 14 85
5 63 15 88
6 65 16 90
7 68 17 93

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9 73 19 98
10 75 20 100

MODULE 1: ORIENTATION AND INTRODUCTION TO POLICE ETHICS

PART I. ORIENTATION
This part discuss the vision, mission and desired students learning outcome of MVGFCI.

A. Vision
MVGFCI is the only professional institution in the region committed to uphold the vision of its
founder to achieve a better life by providing full opportunities where every graduate and
member of the MVGFCI community are transformed into competent and morally upright
professionals dedicated towards the development of a better society.

B. Mission
In pursuit of its vision, MVGFCI shall provide full opportunities and support to ensure and
sustain quality instruction, research, community extension, student affairs and support
services.

C. Desired Students’ Learning Outcomes

The Graduates Manifest the Attributes of A “Gallegan” Which Are as Follows:
1. Professionally Competent
2. Effective Communicator
3. Critical Thinker
4. Strong Interpersonal and Collaborative Skills
5. Responsible and Accountable
6. Ethical
7. Lifelong Learner Course

PART II. BASIC CONCEPTS AND PRINCIPLES OF PLANNING

INTRODUCTION:
This module intended to give the student an understanding the concept of planning and its
importance in law enforcement operation. The steps in planning and types of plan are part of
the lessons and activities in this module to hone the students perception how a good plan
affect in the success of law enforcement operation.

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At the end of this topic, you should be able to:
 Discuss the concept of planning on how it affects the decision making and operation
of various law enforcement agencies.

CONTENT:
A. Police Operational Planning
 The act of determining policies and guidelines for police activities and operations and
providing controls and safeguards for such activities and operations in the department
involves strategies or tactics, procedures, policies or guidelines

Strategy
 a broad design or method; or a plan to attain a stated goal or objectives

Tactics
 are specific design, method or course of action to attain a particular objective in
consonance with strategy

Procedures
 are sequences of activities to reach a point or to attain what is desired

Policy
 a course of action which could be a program of actions adopted by an individual,
group, organization or government, or the set of principles on which they are based

Guidelines in Planning
1) WHAT TO DO – mission/objective
2) WHY – reason/philosophy
3) WHEN – date/time
4) WHERE – place
5) WHO – people involved
6) HOW – strategy/methods

Characteristics of a Good Plan

1) With clearly defined goals or objectives
2) Simplicity, directness and clarity
3) Flexibility
4) Possibility of attainment
5) Must provide standards of operation
6) Economy in terms of resources needed for implementation

Classification of Police Plans

1) According to Coverage:
a) Local Plans – within police precincts, sub-stations and stations

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b) Regional Plans EDUCATION
c) National Plans
2) According to Time:
a) Strategic or Long Range Plan
 relates to plans which are strategic or long range in application
b) Intermediate or Medium Range Plan (MASTER PLANS)
 relates to plans which determine quantity and quality efforts and
accomplishments
 example is the 6 Master Plans of the PNP
c) Operational or Short Range Plan (OPLANS)
 refers to the production of plans which determine the schedule of special
activity and are applicable from one week or less than a year duration
 plans that address immediate need which are specific and how it can be
accomplished on time with available allocated resources

Types of Plans
1. Procedural Plan or Policy Plans
 deal with procedures that have been outlined and officially adopted by all members of
the unit under specified circumstances
 guidelines for actions to be taken
 include all STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES (SOP)

Policy
general plan of action that serves as a guide in the operation of the organization or
unit codes of procedures

Examples of Procedural Plans/Policy Plans

a) Field Procedures
 procedures intended to be used in all situations of all kinds shall be outlined
as guide to officers and men in the field, such as: procedures that relate to
reporting, to raids, arrests, stopping suspicious persons, receiving
complaints, investigation, etc

b) Headquarters Procedures
 include the procedures to be followed in the headquarters, usually reflected
in the duty manual

c) Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

 procedures intended for specific operations to ensure uniformity of action

2. Operational Plans
 often called work plan
 the work program of the field units

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 describe specific actions to be EDUCATION
taken
 the work to be done is estimated, manpower and equipment is allocated, proper
objectives are defined and methods of accomplishment are developed statistical
analysis is widely used

3. Tactical Plans
 plans that concern methods of action to be taken at a designated location and under
specific circumstances
 generally emergency type plans that can be put into effect on the sudden occurrence
of a condition requiring their use
 planning for emergencies of a specific nature at known locations
 developed for specific situations as they arise
 examples are: planning for major accidents; calamities or disasters; special events;
hostage-taking situations, etc

4. Administrative or Management Plans

 those plans that relate to staffing, equipping, supplying and organizing
 include the structuring of functions, authority and responsibilities, the allocation of
resources, personnel management, budgeting and other concerns administrative in
nature
 examples are: assignment and training of personnel; recruitment; equipment and
supply procedures, etc

5. Extra-Departmental Plans
 those which require actions or assistance from persons or agencies outside of the
department
 involve coordination with other agencies
 examples are: exchange of information on wanted persons, known drug syndicates,
known organized crime groups, stolen vehicles, etc

6. Sypnotic Planning
 also called rational-comprehensive approach
 the dominant tradition in planning
 especially appropriate for police agencies as it is based on the problem-oriented
approach of planning
 relies heavily on the problem identification and analysis phase of the planning process
and can assist police administrators in formulating goals and priorities in terms that
are focused on specific problems and solutions that often confront law enforcers
 The following are the ELEVEN PROGRESSIVE STEPS, and each step is designed to
provide the police manager with a logical course of action:

1) PREPARE FOR PLANNING

a) what actions are necessary?

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b) when must they take place?
c) who is to be involved in each action and for how long?
d) how will the various actions interlock with one another?

2) DESCRIBE THE PRESENT SITUATION

a) evaluate the present situation: what is the present situation?
b) compare the present situation to the ideal situation: what is the ideal situation?

3) DEVELOP PROJECTIONS
a) what are the desired outcomes?
b) what are the desired results?

4) CONSIDER ALTERNATIVE FUTURE STATE

a) what will possibly happen in the future?
b) what are the possible changes that can happen in the future?

5) IDENTIFY AND ANALYZE PROBLEMS

a) what is the problem?
b) what are the areas that need attention?
c) what are the causes of the problem?
d) how serious is the problem?

6) SET GOALS
a) what are the objectives?

7) IDENTIFY ALTERNATIVE COURSES OF ACTIONS

a) what are the possible policies, possible strategies or possible specific actions that
are aimed at eliminating the problem?
b) what are the different possible procedures to be followed?

8) SELECT PREFERRED ALTERNATIVES

a) what are the selected policies, strategies and specific actions to be followed and
undertaken?
b) what are the established procedures to be followed?

9) PLANS FOR IMPLEMENTATION

a) how are the policies, strategies and specific courses of actions going to be
implemented or executed?
b) who are the persons responsible for the implementation?

10) IMPLEMENT PLANS

 actual execution of the plans that fulfill the objectives or goals

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11) MONITOR AND EVALUATE EDUCATION
PROGRESS
- the final step of the synoptic planning
- important step to determine if the plan was a success or not
- necessary in order to compare the goals with the results
a) were the objectives or goals achieved?
b) were the problems resolved?
c) what were the strengths and the weaknesses of the plans?

ASSESSMENT:

Assessment No. 1: Situational Analyses

Situation. A hostage taking of father to his son. Make a plan using the guidelines in planning.

Assessment No. 2: News analysis

Read the news “Capt. Mendoza Hostage Taking” and what are the plans made by the PNP?
Why it went wrong? Lessons learned from the hostage tragedy.

ACTIVITIES
To address the above intended leanring outcomes the follpwing activities will be done by you.
1. Lecture Discussion via ZOOM
2. Video clip review
3. Case reading

REFERENCES:
Garcia, Mario A., Police Plans and Operations with Police /Public Radio
Communication, 2013

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