CRSS 0140

CHUKA UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
CHUKA & EMBU
EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF
DIPLOMA IN CRIMINOLOGY AND SECURITY STUDIES

CRSS 0140: CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION

STREAMS: DIP(CRSS) TIME: 2 HOURS

DAY/DATE: FRIDAY 09/08/2019 2.30 PM – 4.30 PM

INSTRUCTIONS:

 Answer Question One and any other Two Questions

 Question One carries 30 marks and the others 20 marks each

SECTION A

1. (a) “When one engages in a criminal investigation, the objectives to be met are
prescribed by the criminal law.” Explain this statement. [20 marks]

(b) Using relevant examples, explain the different modes of investigation.

[10 marks]
SECTION B

2. (a) Physical evidence can be categorized into four broad groups based on its origin,
composition or method of creation. Explain those categories with clear examples
on each. [10 marks]

(b) Examine the type of information that can be obtained from the use of physical
evidence. [10 marks]

3. (a) Define the term information theory. [2 marks]

(b) In committing crime, the offender emits “signals” or leaves behind information of
various sorts. Highlight any six of these signals. [18 marks]

4. (a) Outline any five significances of an evidence. [10 marks]

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(b) What are the importance’s of field notes. [10 marks]

5. The investigation process undergoes through various steps known as the investigation life
cycle. Examine the five key stages in criminal investigation. [20 marks]
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