A.

Investigation Plan

It is the strategic plan that require proper format that include

tools to be used in managing investigation by applying the basic
principle of SMECAC.

S-Situation
M-Mission
E-Execution
C-Contingencies
A-Administration and Logistic Cost
C-Command and Communication

B. Investigation Plan Management System (IPMS)

It is the over-all strategy applied in order to achieve the desired

outcome of the case being investigated.

III. PREPARATION OF AN INVESTIGATIVE PLAN USING THE SMECAC

PRINCIPLES

A. Six Basic Principle of Case Investigative Plan:

1. SITUATION

Refers to the background of the incident that happened,

Substantive Offenses, Jurisdiction, Targets, Anticipated duration,
Multi-Agency Investigation and Special Arrangement in the conduct
of investigation.

2. MISSION

Is the target action to be undertaken or procedure to be attain in

order to come up with best solution and proper outcome of the case
to be investigated.

3. EXECUTION

It is the proper strategic action to be taken in order to attain the

specific mission during the conduct of investigation by determining
the proper time, proper action by setting coordination in handling
the case to be investigated to avoid mistake.

4. CONTINGENCY

Barriers or problems that may arise during the conduct of

investigation that must be considered by finding immediate and
right solution.
 5. ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS

Proper designation of personnel to a particular task assigned by

determining their capabilities and limitation as well as considering
the available resources to be used during the operation and
investigation by finding immediate solution in order to attain the
target specific mission.

6. COMMAND AND COMMUNICATIONS

Proper coordination of personnel by considering all the available

communication resources as well as proper channelling of the
information gathered which useful and material to the case/crime
being investigated.

IV. INVESTIGATION PLAN AND MANAGEMENT (CIPLAN)

A. Investigation Management System consists of:

1. The Evidence Matrix

a. Facilitates planning
b. Sets the direction and focus on investigation
c. Useful as an adjudication tool for sufficiency of evidence
d. Useful as a reviewing tool
e. Useful as a reviewing process

Instructor’s Note: Sample of Evidence Matrix will be provided in powerpoint

presentation.

SAMPLE FORM OF EVIDENCE MATRIX

 2. Resource Spreadsheet
a. Enables a resources of assessment needs.
b. Presents a graphic display of relationship between a venue,
resources and time.
c. Useful briefing of tool.
d. Useful in the review process.

Instructor’s Note: Sample of Resource Spreadsheet Matrix will be provided

in powerpoint presentation.

SAMPLE FORM OF RESOURCE SPREAD SHEET

 EXAMPLE

3. Lead Sheet (Follow-up Investigation and Information Sheet)

a. It is the follow up investigation information sheet regarding the

previous crimes committed in order to gather more information,
evidences and other related data to strengthen the crime/s
committed for possible filing of cases.

b. It is the additional gathering of facts and evidences in order to

complete the necessary data needed.

Instructor’s Note: Sample Lead Sheet Matrix will be provided in powerpoint

presentation.

SAMPLE FORM OF LEAD SHEET

4. Standard Tactical Plan

It is the proper process of preparing tactical plan to be used in

conducting investigation by assigning proper personnel with
expertise to a particular task, determining the availability of
resources to be used, identification of possible barrier and problem
that may arise during the conduct of investigation and how to
handle it by finding right and immediate solution in order to conduct
thorough and effective investigation based on the surrounding facts
and circumstances.
a. Six-point plan (SMECAC)
 1. Situation: General description of what has occurred
a) Outline of offense under investigation
b) Details of offenders
c) Resources available
d) Other agencies involved

2. Mission: A concise statement (no more than thirty words)

about the task you want to accomplish

3. Execution: How you intend to carry out the mission

a) Inform communication to all
b) Specific tasks on Assignment Sheet

4. Contingency
a) What variables maybe encountered?
b) Considerations of alternatives
c) Recommendations of course of action based on
appropriate considerations of alternatives and risks

5. Administration and Logistics

a) Support arrangements common to all
b) Cost codes
c) Personal Requirements
d) Special Equipment

6. Command and Communications

a) Controlling arrangements common to all
b) Command structures
c) Reported channels
d) Command Post Locations
e) Interview Rooms
f) Specific details on assignment sheets

5. Major Investigation Plan (SMEAC)

a. Strategic Planning tool use to management investigations
b. Based on the SMEAC principles
c. Encourages manager to consider
1) The quality of results achieved
2) The time taken to complete tasks and achieve objectives
3) The cost of investigation

1. Situation – General Description of what has occurred

description could include:
a) Outline of offense under investigation
b) Details of the offender
c) Resources available
d) Other agencies involved
(1) Background
(2) Substantive offense
(3) Jurisdiction
 (4) Targets
(5) Anticipated Duration
(6) Multi-agency investigation
(7) Special arrangements

2. Mission – A clear and concise statement (not more than

thirty words) on the outcomes and task you want to
accomplish

3. Execution
a) Concept of Execution (how you will achieve the mission)
b) Attachment

4. Administration and Logistics

a) Costing of investigation
b) Attachment (if appropriate)

5. Command and Communication

a) Team appointments
b) Recording systems
c) Communications
d) Security
e) Attachment

V. PRACTICAL EXERCISES

Class Activity Mechanics

The class will be divided into five members in each group. Every group will
have to work their respective CIPLAN based on their chosen scenario.