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TABLES OF SPECIFICATION
CRIMINOLOGIST LCENSURE EXAM
CRIMINOLOGY
BOARD EXAMINATION SUBJECT
Exam Weight – 20%
SUMMARY OF TOPICS, ITEM, and PERCENTAGE DISTRIBUTION
SPECIFIC PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE OUTCOMES FOR THIS SUBJECT:
The registered criminologist can perform the following professional practice outcomes for
his/her initial entry into the practice of the profession:
1. Conduct criminological research on crimes, crime causation, victims, and offenders to

include deviant behavior.
2. Demonstrate competence and broad understanding of law enforcement and criminal
justice.
3. Apply the principles and jurisprudence of criminal law, evidence, and criminal
procedure.
4. Ensure offenders’ welfare and development for their reintegration into the community.
5. Effectively communicate orally and in writing using both English and Filipino.
6. Act in recognition of professional, social, and ethical responsibility.
TOPICS:
A. INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINOLOGY
B. THEORIES OF CRIME CAUSATION
C. HUMAN BEHAVIOR AND VICTIMOLOGY
D. PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT AND ETHICAL STANDARDS
E. JUVENILE DELINQUENCY AND JUVENILE JUSTICE
F. DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND CRISIS/INCIDENT MANAGEMENT
G. CRIMINOLOGICAL RESEARCH 1 AND 2
TOTAL
CRIMINOLOGY – 20%
A. INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINOLOGY Percentage Number of

Weight Items
and and
The registered criminologist can perform the competencies
Distribution Distribution
under the following sub-topics:
20% 100
3% 15
1. Describe, explain and use the basic theories of classical and
positivist in explaining the etiology of crime, criminal 1.0% 5
behavior, deviant behavior, and human behavior.
2. Interpret and differentiate the fundamental concepts of law,
crime, criminology, criminal justice, deviance, and .60% 3
delinquency.
3. Distinguish typologies of crimes, delinquents, and criminal
offenders. .60% 3
4. Understand and introduce innovation on the concepts of
punishment, sentencing, and rehabilitation; allied .40% 2
discipline/fields of criminology.
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B. THEORIES OF CRIME CAUSATION Percentage Number of

Weight Items
and and
The registered criminologist can perform the competencies under
the following sub-topics:
20% 100
3% 15
1. Recall and explain the fundamentals of crime causation with
emphasis on biological or medical, psychological, psychiatric, .40% 2
and sociological determinism
2. Enumerate and distinguish biological and psychological theories .40%
of crime causation. 2
3. Apply and illustrate sociological and economic theories in 1.0%
understanding the causes of crimes. 5
4. Explain and correlate bio-psychosocial theories of the causes of .80%
crimes. 4
5. Understanding theories on female offenders. .40% 2
C. HUMAN BEHAVIOR & VICTIMOLOGY Percentage Number of

Weight Items
and and
20% 100
3% 15
1. Understand and interpret the concepts, theories, and evolution of

human development. .40% 2
2. Classify and differentiate typologies of human behavior, criminal,
and personality disorder. 1.0% 5
3. Know the legal consequence on account of behavior issues and
appropriate responses to offenders suffering from a mental
disorder such as but not limited to insanity, PTSD, minority, .80% 4
senility, and others.
4. Define the nature and concept of victimology and victimization,
the typology of crime victims, and the intervention to help victims .80% 4
of crime.
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D. PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT Percentage Number of

AND ETHICAL STANDARDS Weight Items
and and
Distributio Distributio
The registered criminologist can perform the competencies under n n
the following sub-topics 20% 100
2% 10
1. Understanding the philosophy of ethics, morality, values, social
norms, and standards. .40% 2
2. Relate and demonstrate the Professional Regulation
Commission Oath and Philippine Registered Criminologists .60% 3
Code of Professional Conduct and Ethical Standards.
3. Learn and observe the Oath of Office for Public Officers and
Employees, and Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards among .60% 3
Government Officials and Employees (R.A. 6713).
4. Familiarize and demonstrate the Law Enforcement Code of
Professional Conduct and Ethical Standards. .20% 1
5. Understand and correlate human and public relations. .20% 1
E. JUVENILE DELINQUENCY AND JUVENILE JUSTICE Percentage Number of

Weight Items
and and
Distributio Distribution
under the following sub-topics: n
20% 100
3% 15
1. Define and distinguish the nature, extent, and theories of
juvenile delinquency. .60% 3
2. Identify and explain the factors and causes of juvenile
delinquency. .60% 3
3. Define and enumerate parental rights, responsibility, and
disciplinary authority over their children. .40% 2
4. Distinguish and explain the Rights, Welfare, and Protection of
Children under applicable laws. .40% 2
5. Enumerate and identify Juvenile Delinquency Prevention
Programs. .20% 1
6. Identify and compare Models of Juvenile Justice System.
.20% 1
7. Learn and apply the provisions of R.A. 9344 as amended and
other relevant and applicable laws and UN declarations. .40% 2
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F. DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND Percentage Number of

CRISIS/INCIDENT MANAGEMENT Weight Items and
and Distribution
Distribution
20% 100
2% 10
1. Know and understand the Principles of Negotiation,
Arbitration, Mediation, and Conciliation, and the Court
Annexed Mediation; Judicial Mediation; and Litigation as .40% 2
Mode of Dispute Resolution.
2. Compare and differentiate Restorative Justice from
Retributive Justice. (Methods, Techniques, and Strategies of .60% 3
Negotiation, Arbitration, Mediation, and Conciliation).
3. Understand and Interpret R.A. 9285 “Alternative Dispute
Resolution Act of 2004” and other applicable policies and .20% 1
issuances of the Court or Agency concern.
4. Discuss and apply the principles of Police Critical Incident
Management .20% 1
5. Identify and demonstrate the various Types, Characteristics,
Phases, and methods of Critical Incident Management .40% 2
6. Determine and evaluate the various types of Crises, Disaster
Management and Assessment. .20% 1
G. CRIMINOLOGICAL RESEARCH 1 AND 2 Percentage Number of

Weight Items and
and Distribution
Distribution
20% 100
4% 20
1. Recall and explicate the use of the different types, kinds,
and classification of research, and its methodologies 1.0% 5
including the parts of a Thesis/Research/Scientific Article.
2. Explain or apply the rules adopted in writing technical
papers under the APA - American Psychological
Association, under the following but not limited to: Basic
Formatting of Thesis/Research Paper; Verb, Tone, 1.20% 6
Punctuations, Rules in writing Numbers, Tables, and
Figures; Quotation and Paraphrasing, Citations and
Reference.
3. Recall and apply the DOs and DONTs of the Ethical .40% 2
issues in research writing.
4. Apply the rules in developing a problem, collect and
gathering of primary and secondary data sources. and .40% 2
data collection technique
5. Understand the research design, Research Framework,
Statement of the Problem, Hypothesis, application, and
relevance of Literatures and Related studies, Research 1.0% 5
Designs, Instrument or data gathering tools, sampling
techniques and applicable statistical tools.
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CRIMINAL LAW and JURISPRUDENCE (CLJ)

Exam Weight – 20%
SPECIFIC PROFESSIONAL TOPICS

PRACTICE OUTCOMES FOR THIS Percentage Number of
SUBJECT: Weight Items
and and
The registered criminologist can Distributio Distribution
perform the following professional n
practice outcomes for his/her initial
entry into the practice of the A. INTRODUCTION TO 1% 5
profession: THE CRIMINAL
JUSTICE SYSTEM
1. Apply the principles and C. HUMAN RIGHTS 1% 5
jurisprudence of criminal law, EDUCATION
evidence, and criminal E. CRIMINAL LAW 4% 20
procedure. (BOOK 1)
2. Internalize the concept of G. CRIMINAL LAW 7% 35
human rights and victim (BOOK 2)
welfare. I. EVIDENCE 3.4% 17
3. Demonstrate competence and K. CRIMINAL
PROCEDURE AND 3.6% 18
broad understanding of law
COURT TESTIMONY
enforcement, public safety, and
TOTAL 20% 100
criminal justice.
4. Effectively communicate orally
and in writing using both
English and Filipino.
Act in recognition of professional,
social, and ethical responsibility.
Percentage Number of
A. INTRODUCTION TO THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM Weight Items
and and
20% 100
1% 5
1. Recognize the functions of the law enforcement agencies in
arrest, detention, human rights, investigation, inquest, .40% 2
prosecution, trial, judgment, and appeal.
2. Explain the process of filing criminal cases from Police to
Court and the rights of the accused and victim. .20% 1
3. Illustrate the interplay and roles of the components of the
Philippine Criminal Justice System. .20% 1
4. Discuss other modes of the Criminal Justice System including

the legally recognized Justice System for cultural minorities. .20% 1
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B. HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION Percentage Number of

Weight Items
and and
20% 100
1% 5
1. Use and compare the rights under the Bill of Rights and
other rights granted by the Constitution. .40% 2
2. Recognize the importance of the Statutory Rights of the

accused and victims, the rights of the arrested person
with and without a warrant, detained persons or Persons .40% 2
Deprived of Liberty, and those placed under
investigation/custodial investigation.
3. Recall Universal Declaration of Human Rights; Children;
Women; Prisoners; State Actors and Non-State Actors; .20% 1
C. CRIMINAL LAW (BOOK ONE) Percentage Number of

Weight Items
and and
20% 100
4% 20
1. Define and explain the fundamentals of criminal law,
characteristics, principles, enforceability, & limitations. .60% 3
2. Identify and illustrate the classes of felonies, stages of
commission, who are liable, who are not, classification of 1.40% 7
the degree of participation in the crime
3. Identify and compare the classification of penalties,
duration, effects, and the extinguishment of liability. .40% 2
4. Illustrate, compare and contrast the circumstances
affecting criminal liability 1.60% 8
D. CRIMINAL LAW (BOOK TWO) Percentage Number of

Weight Items
and and
20% 100
7% 35
1. Recall, use, or compare the elements and principles of
the Crimes against National Security, Fundamental law of 2.4% 12
the state, Crimes against Public Order; and Crimes
against Personal liberty and security
2. Recall, compare and use the elements and principles of

the Crimes against Persons, Property, Chastity, Civil 3.4% 17
Status, Honor, and Quasi-Offenses.
3. Recall the punishable acts under the following Special
Penal Laws but not limited to; Firearms, Human 1.20% 6
Trafficking, Carnapping, Anti-Terrorism, Anti-Cybercrime,
Hazing, Fencing, Money Laundering, Torture, and others.
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E. EVIDENCE Percentage Number of

Weight Items
and and
under the following sub-topics: 20% 100
3.4% 17
1. Explain, use, and compare the classes, types, kinds of
evidence; the rules of Admissibility, Burden of Proofs, and 1.60% 8
Presumptions
2. Explain, familiarize, organize the procedure in the
presentation of evidence; Weight and Sufficiency of 1.60% 8
Evidence.
3. DNA Evidence Rule/Electronic Evidence; Child Witness;
.20% 1
F. CRIMINAL PROCEDURE AND COURT TESTIMONY

The registered criminologist can perform the competencies Weight Items
and and
under the following sub-topics: Distribution Distribution
20% 100
3.60% 18
1. Recognize, use or organize the principles of Jurisdiction;
classes, types, kinds of Courts, and the Prosecution of
Offenses, Preliminary Investigation, Trial, and Judgment. 1.60% 8
2. Recall, use, and evaluate the procedures in Arrest, Bail,

Rights of the accused, Motion to Quash, Search and 1.60% 8
Seizure, and Provisional remedies.
3. Identify the rights of witnesses, qualifications, and

competence of witnesses, legal obligations and .40% 2
responsibilities, legal liabilities of witnesses.
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CRIME DETECTION and INVESTIGATION (CDI)

Exam Weight – 20%
SPECIFIC PROFESSIONAL
PRACTICE OUTCOMES FOR TOPICS Percentage
THIS SUBJECT: Weight
and
The registered criminologist can Distributio
perform the following professional n
practice outcomes for his/her initial
entry into the practice of the A. FUNDAMENTALS OF
profession: CRIMINAL
2% 10
INVESTIGATION AND
1. Utilize criminalistics or INTELLIGENCE
forensic science in the
investigation and detection B. SPECIALIZED CRIME
of crime. INVESTIGATION 1
2% 10
2. Apply the principles and WITH LEGAL
jurisprudence of criminal MEDICINE
law, evidence, and criminal D. SPECIALIZED CRIME
INVESTIGATION 2
procedure.
WITH
3. Internalize the concept of 2% 10
INTERROGATION AND
human rights and victim INTERVIEW
welfare. F. TRAFFIC
4. Demonstrate competence MANAGEMENT AND
and broad understanding of ACCIDENT
3% 15
law enforcement, public INVESTIGATION WITH
safety, and criminal justice. DRIVING
5. Effectively communicate H. FIRE PROTECTION
orally and in writing using AND ARSON
3% 15
both English and Filipino. INVESTIGATION
J. VICE AND DRUG
Act in recognition of professional, EDUCATION AND 3% 15
social, and ethical responsibility. CONTROL
L. TECHNICAL ENGLISH
1% 5
1 (LEGAL FORMS)
N. TECHNICAL ENGLISH
2 INVESTIGATIVE
2% 10
REPORT WRITING
P. INTRODUCTION TO
CYBERCRIME AND
ENVIRONMENTAL 2% 10
LAWS
TOTAL 20%
100
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CRIMINAL DETECTION AND INVESTIGATION (CDI) – 20%
A. FUNDAMENTALS OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION AND

INTELLIGENCE Percentage Number of
Weight Items
and and
The registered criminologist can perform the competencies Distribution Distribution
2.0% 10
1. Recall, apply and understand the principles of: Criminal
Investigation; tools of investigation; rights of persons and
law on investigation, detention, and torture; knowledge, .60% 3
skills, competencies, characteristics, the attitude of
Crime/Criminal Investigator, kinds and techniques of
Investigation; Intent and motive;
2. Apply the different modes, methods, types, and techniques
of gathering, collection, preservation, and processing of
information such as but not limited to: Intelligence; .80% 4
Surveillance; Informants; Informers; Regular and
Cultivated sources of information; Undercover;
Background Investigation; Cyber Intelligence and Cyber
Investigation; Codes and Ciphers; Classification of
Information and Sources; Security and Access of
Document/Information including its classification; and
others;
3. Use the principles, procedures, legal requirements,
methods, and techniques of the following but not limited to:
Arrest with and without warrant; Raid, Search with and .60% 3
without warrant; search of arrested persons; check and
choke points; crime scene processing; a collection of
evidence and chain of custody; crime scene photography
and crime sketch; deposition, confession, and admission;
and others.
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B. SPECIALIZED CRIME INVESTIGATION 1 WITH LEGAL

MEDICINE Percentage Number of
Weight Items
and and
The registered criminologist can perform the competencies Distribution Distribution
2.0% 15
1. Explain, use and organize the principles, techniques,
methods, and legal requirements of the following; Crime
Scene search for each Crime falling under Crime against .60% 5
persons of the Revised Penal Code and relevant Special
Penal Laws;
2. Examine and understand the following: types and
classification of open and closed wounds, including
defense wounds, gunshot wounds, sexual assault/rape 1.0% 6
related wounds; the type of weapon/instrument used that
caused the wound/injury; characteristics of wound and
healing periods of wounds; changes in the body of the
dead person; poisoning and the characteristics/changes of
the human body due to poison; types, degrees or
characteristics of burned, scald, frostbite; other related and
relevant forms of injury
3. Examine, carryout, and organize the evidence, testimony,
and documents required to prepare and process in the
filing of cases for each specific crime falling under Crime .40% 4
Against persons under the Revised Penal Code and
relevant Special Penal Laws;
C. SPECIALIZED CRIME INVESTIGATION 2 WITH

INTERROGATION AND INTERVIEW Percentage Number of
Weight Items and
and Distribution
The registered criminologist can perform the competencies Distribution
2.0% 10
1. Explain, use and organize the principles, techniques,
methods, and legal requirements of the following; Crime
Scene search for each Crime falling under Crime Against .60% 3
Property of the Revised Penal Code and relevant Special
Penal Laws;
2. Examine, carryout, and organize the evidence, testimony,
and documents required to prepare and process the filing .80% 4
of cases for each specific crime falling under Crimes
Against Property of the Revised Penal Code and relevant
Special Penal Laws;
3. Explain, use and understand the principles, techniques,
methods, types, kinds, and legal requirements of the .60% 3
following: Interview; Interrogation; Symptoms of Guilt;
kinds, types, and characteristics of subjects under
Interrogation or Interview; types, kinds, knowledge, and
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skills of the interviewer, and interrogator; Confession,

Admission, and deposition.
D. TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT AND ACCIDENT

INVESTIGATION WITH DRIVING Percentage Number of
Weight Items
and and
The registered criminologist can perform the competencies Distribution Distributio
20% 100
3.0% 10
1. Recall, explain and use the legal provisions of the following:
Registration and renewal of motor vehicles; Driver’s
License and renewal; traffic signs, traffic lights, and other
control devices, pavement markings, speed limit; .08% 2
conduction permit, license plate; passengers on the top
cover, failure to provide canvas cover to cargos, permitting
a passenger to ride on running board, step board or
mudguard; failure to dim headlights when approaching
another motor vehicle, hitching or permitting a person or a
bicycle, motorcycle, tricycle or skate roller to hitch to a
motor vehicle, counter Flow, illegal U-turn, Right of Way
Rule, the Rule on Overtaking; and other special penal laws
such as seatbelt, drunk driving, distracted driving and
others;
2. Described, explain, and use the principles of the following:
Pillars of Traffic Law Enforcement; Pillars of Traffic
Management; Pillars of Traffic Administration; legal 1.0% 3
provisions on Early warning devices, road worthiness of
vehicles, extra loud mufflers and horns, smoke-belching,
and the lemon law;
3. Explain, use, and organized the processes of traffic
accident investigation, hit and run, collision and non-
collision type of accident, Chain of Events in an accident,
key event of an accident, causes of accident, Marks on the
road in a collision and non-collision type of accident, the 1.20% 4
Last Clear Chance principle, the state of necessity principle,
civil and criminal liabilities of driver’s and operators in an
accident, the implication of accident to the franchise of
Public Utility vehicles, and the administrative liability of
driver’s license in an accident, means in committing a
crime, and process of filing charges in vehicular related
incidents.
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E. FIRE PROTECTION AND ARSON INVESTIGATION

and and
20% 100
3.0% 15
1. Explain the concept of Combustion .60% 3

2. Illustrate the Classifications, Causes, Prevention, Control,
and Extinguishments of Fire; .60% 3
3. Recall the Organization, & Mandates of the Bureau of Fire
Protection; .40% 2
4. Understand, and critique The Revised Fire Code of the
Philippines of 2008 (RA 9514), its IRR, and The Law on
Destructive Arson and relevant provisions of the Building .60% 3
Code of the Philippines;
5. Implement the Techniques and Procedure in Fire and
Arson Investigation and Processing of Arson Evidence and .80% 4
filing of charges in court.
F. VICE AND DRUG EDUCATION AND CONTROL

and and
20% 100
3.0% 10
1. Describe and explain the nature, effects, causes, ethical
and moral issues, legal provisions, and jurisprudence of
Vices such as but not limited to: smoking; drinking .60% 1
alcoholic liquor; gambling; prostitution; and other vices;
2. Apply the procedures and/or legal provisions of drug
operations by PNP, PDEA, NBI, and Customs:
Surveillance operation; Information gathering and
Collection, Drug Intelligence and Investigation; raid, buy- 1.20% 4
bust operation, arrest, detention, search; rights of persons;
chain of custody of seized drugs; evidence required in the
filing and successful prosecution of illegal drug-related
violations; and
3. Implement the salient provisions of the Dangerous Drugs
Law, other relevant and related laws, relevant issuances
of the President, Dangerous Drugs Board and other law
enforcement agencies. Including drug rehabilitation 1.20% 4
programs and a National strategy against drugs and other
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prohibited substances.
G. TECHNICAL ENGLISH 1 (LEGAL FORMS)

and and
under the following sub-topics: Distribution Distributio
n
20% 100
1.0% 10
1. Use and Create the following legal forms but are not
limited to: Affidavit of Arresting Officer, Complaint Affidavit,
Affidavit of Witness, Application for Search Warrant,
Affidavit after execution of search warrant issued,
Application/Petition to Wire Tap, Affidavit of Desistance,
Reply/Answer Affidavit, Rejoinder Affidavit, Counter .70% 7
Affidavit, Affidavit of Denial for NBI Clearance, Affidavit of
Undertaking, Affidavit of Loss, Deposition of Witness,
Affidavit of Disinterest persons, Judicial Affidavit, Memo
for Preliminary Investigation, Motion for Reconsideration,
Petition/Application for Compulsory Confinement for Drug
dependent, Petition/Application for Voluntary Confinement
for Drug dependent, Application for Voluntary Confinement
for Drug dependent thru Representation
2. Use and design the parts of an affidavit, legal
responsibilities, obligations, and liabilities of making or .30% 3
executing affidavits and petitions, requirements in the
verification, and certification of statements.
H. TECHNICAL ENGLISH 2 INVESTIGATIVE REPORT

WRITING Percentage Number of
Weight Items
and and
20% 100
2.0% 10
1. Execute, critique, or generate reports used by the PNP,
BJMP, BFP, PDEA, NBI, BUCOR, Parole and Probation
Administration, and other relevant agencies or private
security agencies: Incident Report, Blotter, Initial/spot
Report, Progress Report, Follow-up Report, After Incident 1.40% 7
Report, Intelligence Report, Post Operation Report, Status
Report, Investigation Report, Final Report. Vertical and
Lateral Report, Directive, Relieved Order, Assumption
Order and Report, Designation Order, Periodic or
Evaluation Report, Vertical Memorandum and Lateral
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Memorandum, Letter of Instruction, Mission Order.

2. Use the parts, characteristics, rules in grammar and
composition, radio codes/phonetics in making reports, .60% 3
style and format, courtesy, and etiquette, of a report or
memorandum.
I. INTRODUCTION TO CYBERCRIME AND

ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS Percentage Number of
Weight Items
and and
20% 100
2.0% 10
1. Recall and Explain the Cybercrime Offenses as provided
by law; the process of Cyber Intelligence, Cyber
Investigation; Application of Cyber Warrant, issuance and
validity of the cyber warrant, preservation, and Seizure of 1.0% 5
device and the Cyber/Electronic/Digital Evidence;
processes of filing cybercrime cases and evidence
required, admissibility of electronic/digital evidence
obtained.
2. Recall and Classify the acts punishable under Solid Waste
Management Law, Toxic Substance law, Clean Air Act, 1.0% 5
Clean Water Act, punishable acts about Logging and
timber cutting, prohibited acts on wildlife resources
conservation, punishable acts on fishing and aquatic
resources and other relevant laws.
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FORENSIC SCIENCES (FS)

Exam Weight – 15%
SPECIFIC PROFESSIONAL TOPICS Number of Number of

PRACTICE OUTCOMES FOR THIS Items Items
SUBJECT: and and
The registered criminologist can
perform the following professional
practice outcomes for his/her initial B. PERSONAL
entry into the practice of the IDENTIFICATION 2.70 18
profession: TECHNIQUES
1. Utilize criminalistics or
forensic science in the 2.55 17
D. FORENSIC
investigation and detection of
PHOTOGRAPHY
crime.
2. Apply the principles and
1.80 12
jurisprudence of criminal law, F. FORENSIC CHEMISTRY
evidence, and criminal AND TOXICOLOGY
procedure.
3. Demonstrate competence
and broad understanding of H. QUESTIONED 2.55 17
law enforcement DOCUMENTS
administration, public safety,
and criminal justice.
4. Internalize the concepts of J. LIE DETECTION 2.55 17
human rights and victim TECHNIQUES
welfare.
5. Effectively communicate
orally and in writing using 2.85 19
L. FORENSIC BALLISTICS
both English and Filipino.
6. Act in recognition of
professional, social, and TOTAL 15% 100
ethical responsibility.
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FORENSIC SCIENCE – 15 %
A. PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION TECHNIQUES Percentage Number of

Weight Items
and and
15% 100
2.70 18
1. Recognize the basic principles of personal identification;
.30% 2
2. Demonstrate the ability in the application of Dactyloscopy as the
gold standard in personal identification and other scientific and
non-scientific techniques of personal identification in relation to
crime detection and investigation (recognition, collection, .60% 4
preservation, classification, comparison, and identification of
latent prints);
3. Apply the techniques in detection, collection, preservation of forensic
evidence relative to friction ridges and other means of personal .60% 4
identification;
4. Utilize various forensic tools/equipment and employ systematic
methods (ACE-V method) in processing latent prints/friction ridge .60% 4
details to ensure positive identification; and
5. Demonstrate competence in the examination, identification, and
presentation of evidence communicated in format and in content .60% 4
acceptable in court proceedings.
B. FORENSIC PHOTOGRAPHY Percentage Number of

Weight Items
and and
15% 100
2.55 17
1. Explain the scientific and technical principles of forensic
photography .30% 2
2. Identify the types of photography and their application to law
enforcement operations e.g. surveillance, crime scene, etc .60% 4
3. Distinguish analog and digital photography and the operation of
various photographic equipment, its parts & functions in forensic .30% 2
investigation
4. Process photographic exhibits i.e. fingerprint, ballistic,
.75% 5
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questioned documents, etc.

5. Examine the legal aspects of photographic evidence, write
forensic findings in a format generally accepted by the scientific .60% 4
community and in a language clear to the court of law
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C. FORENSIC CHEMISTRY AND TOXICOLOGY Percentage Number of

Weight Items
and and
15% 100
1.80 12
1. Explain the principles of forensic chemistry and toxicology
in relation to crime detection and investigation .45% 3
2. Demonstrate accepted protocols for handling chemical and
biological evidence (blood, semen, fiber, explosives, drugs, .30% 2
etc.) from the crime scene to the courtroom
3. Recognize standardized tests and appropriate laboratory .45% 3
equipment in processing biological evidence and physical
evidence
4. Apply scientific procedures in the recognition, collection,
and preservation of drugs, poisons, and other toxicological .30% 2
concerns
5. Generate case reports and present factual reports in
support of a court trial .30% 2
D. QUESTIONED DOCUMENTS Percentage Number of

Weight Items
The registered criminologist can perform the competencies under and and
15% 100
2.55 17
1. Explain the scientific principles of identification and
examination of standards and questioned documents .30% 2
2. Illustrate and apply the protocol in the selection and
examination of standards and questioned documents .45% 3
3. Demonstrate the techniques in restoring and deciphering
erasures and obliterations in the handwriting, signature, .60% 4
and other questioned documents
4. Utilize the different equipment in questioned document
examinations in identifying and differentiating writing .60% 4
characteristics
5. Prepare document examination reports and testify
forensic findings .60% 4
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E. LIE DETECTION TECHNIQUES Weight Items
and and
The registered criminologist can perform the competencies under the
following topics: 15% 100
2.55 17
1. Explain the scientific principles and the theory of psycho-
physiology applicable to lie detection and truth verification .45% 3
2. Demonstrate procedures and techniques in the use of the
polygraph and examine other various lie detection techniques
(Voice Stress Analysis, Iris Examination, Psycho-physiological .45% 3
detection of deception i.e body language/eye movements,
etc.) with adherence to the rule of law
3. Analyze and interpret indications of truth and deception using
the polygraph machine and other similar equipment .60% 4
4. Demonstrate ability to construct polygraphic questions
following the various acceptable formats used by the scientific .45% 3
community
5. Demonstrate competence in the examination, interpretation of
polygraphic evidence and communicate findings in a format . 60% 4
acceptable by the scientific community and the courts
F. FORENSIC BALLISTICS Percentage Number of

Weight Items
and and
15% 100
2.85 19
1. Recognize the scientific foundation and principles of firearms
identification in support of the admissibility of ballistic related .30% 2
evidence
2. Identify the types of firearms according to design, mechanism,
action and make a basis for the handling and examination of .30% 2
these kinds of evidences
3. Classify the types of ammunition according to design,
component parts, mechanism, and purpose to assist the .60% 4
examiner in the specific type of ballistic examination to be
conducted
4. Distinguish class and individual characteristics of firearms as
basis for firearms identification .75% 5
5. Utilize the laboratory equipment and tools used in the
examination of ballistic exhibits in aid to report writing and .60% 4
case presentation in court
6. Explain the nature and characteristics of low and high .30% 2
explosives.
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LAW ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION (LEA)

Exam Weight – 15%
SPECIFIC PROFESSIONAL TOPICS Percentage Number of

PRACTICE OUTCOMES FOR Weight Items
THIS SUBJECT: and and
The registered criminologist can
perform the following professional B. LAW ENFORCEMENT
practice outcomes for his/her ORGANIZATION AND 3.0% 20
initial entry into the practice of the ADMINISTRATION (INTER
profession: AGENCY APPROACH)
D. COMPARATIVE MODELS 3.0% 20
1. Demonstrate competence IN POLICING
and broad understanding F. INTRODUCTION TO
of law enforcement INDUSTRIAL SECURITY 3.0% 20
administration, public CONCEPTS
safety, and criminal justice. H. LAW ENFORCEMENT
2. Internalize the concepts of OPERATIONS AND 3.0% 20
human rights and victim PLANNING WITH CRIME
welfare. MAPPING
3. Effectively communicate J. CFLM LEADERSHIP,
DECISION MAKING, 2.0% 15
orally and in writing using
MANAGEMENT AND
both English and Filipino.
ADMINISTRATION
4. Act in recognition of L. CFLM – 2 CHARACTER
professional, social, and FORMATION,
ethical responsibility. 1.0% 5
NATIONALISM AND
PATRIOTISM
TOTAL 15% 100
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A. LAW ENFORCEMENT ORGANIZATION AND Percentage Number of

ADMINISTRATION INTER-AGENCY APPROACH Weight Items
and and Distribution
Distribution
The registered criminologist can perform the
15% 100
competencies under the following sub-topics:
3.0% 20
1. Explain and execute the principles of organization,
management, and administration; 1.05% 7
2. Compare and distinguish the organization of law
enforcement and public safety agencies as provided .90% 6
under E.O. 292 Series of 1987 and other relevant laws;
3. Relate and adapt the powers, functions, and

organizational structures of various law enforcement 1.05% 7
and public safety agencies.
B. COMPARATIVE MODELS IN POLICING Percentage Number of

Weight Items
and and Distribution
Distribution
15% 100
3.0% 20
1. Outline the theories of comparative policing; .60% 4
2. Explain and classify the models of policing; .90% 6
3. Recall and appraise multi-cultural policing; .90% 6
4. Define and examine the Philippine policing, extradition
treaty, and the international agreement on law .60% 4
enforcement cooperation.
C. INTRODUCTION TO INDUSTRIAL SECURITY Percentage Number of

CONCEPTS Weight Items
and and
15% 100
3.0% 20
1. State and apply the theories, concepts, and philosophy
of security and safety; .75% 5
2. Organize and assess the related laws in security and
detective agency operations, management and 1.05% 7
administration;
3. Translate and construct the basic industrial security
concepts of security survey, security plan, security test 1.20% 8
and evaluation, personnel check, technical surveillance,
and security management.
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D. LAW ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS AND PLANNING Percentage Number of

W/CRIME MAPPING Weight Items
and and
15% 100
3.0% 20
1. Explain and execute the principles and elements of planning;
types of plans; classification of plans and law enforcement
plans, steps in police planning and operation; .75% 5
2. Internalize and adopt the constitutional and statutory rights of
persons affected by law enforcement operations; .75% 5
3. Demonstrate and explain the police operations, BFP
operations, PCG operations, and other law enforcement units. .75% 5
4. Describe, analyze and apply crime mapping, place, and .75% 5
environmental design, types of crime mapping and crime
analysis, crime incidents situation and the geographic
information of crimes.
E. CFLM - LEADERSHIP, DECISION MAKING, Percentage Number of

MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION Weight Items
and and
15% 100
2.0% 15
1. Define and identify the theories, characteristics, and
principles of leadership, leadership and management styles, .75% 6
leaders and managers qualities, leadership and management.
2. Apply and appraise the principles, theories, and functions of
police administration, police management, efficient
management, division of work, authority and responsibility, .75% 6
unity of command and scalar chain, the
3. Apply, evaluate and design problem-solving and decision-
making factors, information, characteristics, principles and .50% 3
guidelines.
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F. CFLM – 2 CHARACTER FORMATION, Percentage Number of

NATIONALISM, AND PATRIOTISM Weight Items
and and
5% 100
1.0% 5
1. Distinguish Nationalism and Patriotism: elements,
types, and Characteristics of Nationalism and .20% 1
Patriotism.
2. Identify and demonstrate the Filipino Character,
Values, and Cultures, Pre-colonial, and Post- .20% 1
colonial era
3. Appraise the Values of Filipino Heritage, the
Filipino Language, food, sports, and music. .20% 1
4. Interpret the relevant provisions of the 1987
Philippine Constitutions, e.g. Preamble, Art. I, II, .20% 1
XIV, XV, and XVI.
5. Recognize and uphold the provisions of R.A. 8491
“Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines.” And .20% 1
the IRR
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CORRECTIONAL ADMINISTRATION (COR-AD)

Exam Weight – 10%
SPECIFIC PROFESSIONAL TOPICS

PRACTICE OUTCOMES FOR THIS Percentage Number of
SUBJECT: Weight Items
and and
The registered criminologist can perform Distribution Distribution
the following professional practice B. INSTITUTIONAL
outcomes for his/her initial entry into the CORRECTIONS 4.00 40
practice of the profession: D. NON-INSTITUTIONAL
CORRECTIONS 4.00 40
1. Ensure offenders’ welfare and
development for their re- C. THERAPEUTIC
integration. MODALITIES 2.00 20
2. Internalize the concepts of
human rights and victim welfare. TOTAL 10% 100
3. Conduct criminological research
on crimes and crime causation,
victims, and offenders to include
deviant behavior.
4. Apply the principles and
jurisprudence of criminal law,
evidence and criminal procedure.
5. Effectively communicate orally
and in writing using both English
and Filipino.
Act in recognition of professional, social
and ethical responsibility
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A. INSTITUTIONAL CORRECTIONS Percentage Number of

Weight Items
and and
10% 100
4% 40
1. Recall and explain the theories and principles of Penology,
Punishment, Penalty, Sentencing, and Rehabilitation,
including the rights, legal limitations, and conditions set forth .8% 8
by the Constitution, Law, and United Nations Declarations.
2. Describe, understand and apply the functions, organization,

administration, management, operations, planning,
decision-making process, training, disciplinary process, and 1.10% 11
accountability of personnel in the BJMP, Provincial Jail,
BUCOR, and other facilities.
3. Explain, use, and analyze the admission process of persons
deprived of liberty, release of persons deprived of liberty,
security and safety processes and requirements of PDLs
inside the institution, visitation, movement, and escorting 1.10% 11
procedure, the trial of PDLs, custody, control and
disciplinary process of PDLs in the BJMP, Provincial Jail,
BUCOR, and other facilities.
4. Understand, apply and evaluate the principles,
management, planning, and decision-making of crises and
incidents in the BJMP, Provincial Jail, BUCOR, and other 1% 10
facilities in case of riot, escape, hostage, contrabands, fire,
food poisoning, flood, earthquake, typhoon, and other
calamities and incidents.
B. NON-INSTITUTIONAL CORRECTIONS
and and
10% 100
4% 40
1. Understand, organize, and apply the processes of the
Probation System from petition, investigation, grant,
denial/disqualification, supervision, monitoring, violation of
the condition/s, changes in the condition/s, suspension,
revocation, trial, early discharge, and release of the 1.30% 13
probationer, including the role of the probation officer,
probation aids, and the victim/complainant in the probation
process.
2. Understand, organize, and apply the processes of the
Parole System from petition/review/evaluation of the 1.10% 11
institution BJMP and BUCOR, investigation, grant of the
Board of Pardons and Parole, denial/disqualifications, the
process of supervision and monitoring, violation of the
condition/s, changes in the condition/s, suspension,
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revocation, arrest of the parolee, early discharge, and

release of the parolee, including the role of the parole
officer, and the victim/complainant in the parole process.
3. Understand, use, and evaluate the forms of clemency such
as but not limited to: Executive Clemency - Pardon,
Absolute and Conditional, Commutation of Sentence, and
Reprieve; other relevant remedies granted by the Court;
other clemency such as Decriminalizing certain criminal
acts, Repealed Penal/Criminal Laws; and Amnesty.
1.0% 10
Including the processes and procedures of the grant
denial/disqualifications, process of supervision and
monitoring, violation of the condition/s, changes in the
condition/s, suspension, revocation, arrest of the grantee,
early discharge, and release of grantee.
4. Understand and apply the relevant provisions of the law on
PDLs preventive imprisonment, allowance for good conduct,
and special time for loyalty. Including its process and grant
of time allowance, qualification/disqualification/cancellation/ .90% 9
revocation of the grant, and the related provisions of the
extinction of criminal liability both total and partial.
C. THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES Percentage Number of

Weight Items
and and
10% 100
3% 20
1. Explain, apply, and critique the rehabilitation and
reformation programs of the BJMP, Provincial Jails, .60% 6
BUCOR, and other similar facilities.
2. Explain, apply, and critique the re-integration programs of the
PDLs of BJMP, Provincial Jails, BUCOR, and other similar
facilities to the community, and the relevant community policies .50% 5
and laws on former PDLs.
3. Critique and design rehabilitation programs, reintegration
programs, and promotion of human rights programs among .80% 8
the PDLs across all institutions.
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TABLES OF SPECIFICATION

CRIMINOLOGIST LCENSURE EXAM

SUMMARY OF TOPICS, ITEM, and PERCENTAGE DISTRIBUTION

SPECIFIC PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE OUTCOMES FOR THIS SUBJECT:

1. Conduct criminological research on crimes, crime causation, victims, and offenders to

A. INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINOLOGY Percentage Number of

B. THEORIES OF CRIME CAUSATION Percentage Number of

C. HUMAN BEHAVIOR & VICTIMOLOGY Percentage Number of

1. Understand and interpret the concepts, theories, and evolution of

D. PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT Percentage Number of

E. JUVENILE DELINQUENCY AND JUVENILE JUSTICE Percentage Number of

F. DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND Percentage Number of

G. CRIMINOLOGICAL RESEARCH 1 AND 2 Percentage Number of

CRIMINAL LAW and JURISPRUDENCE (CLJ)

SUMMARY OF TOPICS, ITEM, and PERCENTAGE DISTRIBUTION

SPECIFIC PROFESSIONAL TOPICS

4. Discuss other modes of the Criminal Justice System including

B. HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION Percentage Number of

2. Recognize the importance of the Statutory Rights of the

C. CRIMINAL LAW (BOOK ONE) Percentage Number of

D. CRIMINAL LAW (BOOK TWO) Percentage Number of

2. Recall, compare and use the elements and principles of

E. EVIDENCE Percentage Number of

F. CRIMINAL PROCEDURE AND COURT TESTIMONY

2. Recall, use, and evaluate the procedures in Arrest, Bail,

3. Identify the rights of witnesses, qualifications, and

CRIME DETECTION and INVESTIGATION (CDI)

SUMMARY OF TOPICS, ITEM, and PERCENTAGE DISTRIBUTION

CRIMINAL DETECTION AND INVESTIGATION (CDI) – 20%

A. FUNDAMENTALS OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION AND

B. SPECIALIZED CRIME INVESTIGATION 1 WITH LEGAL

C. SPECIALIZED CRIME INVESTIGATION 2 WITH

skills of the interviewer, and interrogator; Confession,

D. TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT AND ACCIDENT

E. FIRE PROTECTION AND ARSON INVESTIGATION

1. Explain the concept of Combustion .60% 3

F. VICE AND DRUG EDUCATION AND CONTROL

G. TECHNICAL ENGLISH 1 (LEGAL FORMS)

H. TECHNICAL ENGLISH 2 INVESTIGATIVE REPORT

Memorandum, Letter of Instruction, Mission Order.

I. INTRODUCTION TO CYBERCRIME AND

FORENSIC SCIENCES (FS)

SUMMARY OF TOPICS, ITEM, and PERCENTAGE DISTRIBUTION

SPECIFIC PROFESSIONAL TOPICS Number of Number of

A. PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION TECHNIQUES Percentage Number of

B. FORENSIC PHOTOGRAPHY Percentage Number of

questioned documents, etc.

C. FORENSIC CHEMISTRY AND TOXICOLOGY Percentage Number of

D. QUESTIONED DOCUMENTS Percentage Number of

F. FORENSIC BALLISTICS Percentage Number of

LAW ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION (LEA)

SUMMARY OF TOPICS, ITEM, and PERCENTAGE DISTRIBUTION

SPECIFIC PROFESSIONAL TOPICS Percentage Number of

TOTAL 15% 100

A. LAW ENFORCEMENT ORGANIZATION AND Percentage Number of

3. Relate and adapt the powers, functions, and

B. COMPARATIVE MODELS IN POLICING Percentage Number of

C. INTRODUCTION TO INDUSTRIAL SECURITY Percentage Number of

D. LAW ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS AND PLANNING Percentage Number of

E. CFLM - LEADERSHIP, DECISION MAKING, Percentage Number of

F. CFLM – 2 CHARACTER FORMATION, Percentage Number of

CORRECTIONAL ADMINISTRATION (COR-AD)

SUMMARY OF TOPICS, ITEM, and PERCENTAGE DISTRIBUTION