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COURSE SYLLABUS ON
COMPARATIVE POLICE SYSTEM
ST
1 SEMESTER, ACADEMIC YEAR 2020-2021

COLLEGE : COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE EDUCATION

DEPARTMENT : CRIMINOLOGY
COURSE CODE : LEA 413A
COURSE TITLE : COMPARATIVE POLICE SYSTEM
COURSE UNITS : 3 UNITS (3 HOURS LECTURE)
FACULTY : JOCELYN B. BENTER, RCrim, MSCJ-Crim
CLASS SCHEDULE : Asynchronous Class (1 hour per week)
CONSULTATION HOURS : Anytime
CONTACT DETAILS : +639066726319
: +639310064530
: [email protected]
: Jocelyn Bolos Benter (FB Account)

UNIVERSITY VISION
The Bulacan State University is a progressive
knowledge generating institution globally
recognized for excellent instruction, pioneering
research, and responsive community OBJECTIVES OF COLLEGE OF
engagements CRIMINAL JUSTICE EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY MISSION
The Bulacan State University exists to produce
1. To make the student understand the
highly competent, ethical and service-orientedroles and functions of the five major
professionals that contribute to the sustainable
components of the criminal justice
socio-economic growth and development of the system: law enforcement, prosecution,
nation courts, corrections and community
2. To train and educate students in the
Core Values: SOAR BulSU! field of criminal justice, utilizing a variety
of instructional methods and techniques
Service to God and Community geared towards the improvement of
peace and order in our society and
Order and Peace respect for human rights
Assurance of Quality and Accountability 3. To provide the community with
Respect and Responsibility professionally competent and morally
The BulSU Ideal Graduates Attributes (BIG A) upright graduates of criminal justice
reflect the graduate’s capacity as: education who can deliver efficient and
effective services in the field of
a. highly and globally competent; criminology and legal management
b. ethical and service-oriented citizen;
c. analytical and critical thinker; and
d. reflective life-long learner.
 Program Educational Objectives (PEO)

University Mission
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINOLOGY
AIG-a AIG-b AIG-c AIG-d
Equip the students with concepts, principles and
the theories of Crime Prevention
Prepare students in understanding the principles
of law and its enforcement, and administration of
justice
Develop the students’ competencies and skills in
the use of forensic sciences in the field of
investigation.
Prepare the students to pursue a law
enforcement career or graduate studies in
criminology and Bachelor of Law

Program Outcomes (PO)

The minimum standards for the Bachelor of Science in Criminology program are expressed
in the following minimum set of learning outcomes: (CMO No. 21, series of 2005)

Program Educational Objectives

PROGRAM OUTCOMES
PEO1 PEO2 PEO3
Recognize the
Observe moral
professional, Develop suitable
conduct
Act in recognition of moral, and ethical procedures for
necessary in
professional, social, and standards maintaining the
performing a
ethical responsibility required for law integrity of the
criminal
enforcement chain of custody
investigation
administration
Demonstrate knowledge, Know and
Apply the skills
skills, attitudes, and values understand the
Know and and techniques
essential to Criminal Justice causation of
understand the of crime
in the fields of criminal law crimes and apply
basic detection and
and jurisprudence, law in crime statistics
fundamentals of investigation
enforcement administration, and observe the
criminal laws and and understand
crime detection and equal protection
law enforcement the
investigation, criminalistics, of in the
administration fundamentals
criminal sociology, and administration of
of criminalistics
correctional administration. justice
Able to plan,
execute, report, Demonstrate
and evaluate the skills in using
Proficient in the use and
result of the laboratory and
operation of laboratory
criminal field techniques
equipment concerning law
investigation in about
enforcement, investigation
aid of appropriate investigation
and administration of
methods, and
justice.
instruments, and administration
information of justice.
gathering.
Course Outcomes and Relationship to Program Outcomes

Course Outcomes Program Outcomes

After completing this course, the student must be able to: a B c
LO1. Act in recognition of professional, social, and ethical
D D P
responsibility
LO2. Demonstrate knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values
essential to Criminal Justice in the fields of criminal law and
jurisprudence, law enforcement administration, crime D D P
detection and investigation, criminalistics, criminal
sociology, and correctional administration.
LO3. Proficient in the use and operation of laboratory equipment
about law enforcement, investigation, and administration D D P
of justice.

Legend:
I - Introduction
P - Practiced skills with supervision
D - Demonstrated skills without supervision

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This study covers the comparison of selected police models and their relation with
INTERPOL and UN bodies in the campaign against transnational crimes and the promotion of
world peace. (CMO No. 21, series of 2005).

RATIONALE:

With globalization goes transnational crimes like terrorism, drug trafficking, money
laundering, and human smuggling. Transnational crimes cross across borders, and the need for
bilateral and international cooperation becomes imperative. It is also essential to study trends in
policing because the speed by which changes affect the lives of people disturbs traditional values
and social arrangements, which are used to unite people in pursuing common goals in the past.
This state of anomie (as Merton termed it) or “normlessness” brings about a new breed of crimes
which the police are typically not prepared to face. As we compare our police system with other
models, we would gain insights into how to deal with transnational or borderless crimes. Besides,
best practices may be adopted from other police models to make this country more current and
useful. (CMO No. 21, series of 2005).

LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO):

At the end of the term, the students will be able to:

1. Compare different selected police models in the world, their similarities and differences;
2. See the need for bilateral and international cooperation in addressing transnational crimes
like terrorism, drug trafficking, money laundering, etc.
3. Understand the globalization brings about changes which disturb traditional values and
social arrangements
4. Adopt best practices from different police models of the world.
RUBRICS FOR ASSESSMENT:

1-Needs
Criteria 4-Excellent 3-Good 2-Fair
Improvement

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transitions presentation. introduce
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30%
in presentation The group
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in presentation
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of information.
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conclusion. conclusion. conclusion.
accurate
conclusion
One or two
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explanation of accurate and
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or two
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On completion of the course, the student is expected to be able to do the following:

PROGRAM OUTCOMES PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

1. Recognize the professional, moral and ethical
standards required for law enforcement

Act in recognition of professional, 2. Observe moral conduct necessary in

social, and ethical responsibility performing criminal investigation

3. Develop suitable procedures for maintaining

the integrity of chain of custody
1. Know and understand basic fundamentals of
criminal laws and law enforcement
Demonstrate knowledge, skills,
administration
attitudes and values essential to
the practice of Criminal Justice in
the fields of criminal law and 2. Apply the skills and techniques of crime
jurisprudence, law enforcement detection and investigation and understand
administration, crime detection the fundamentals of criminalistics
and investigation, criminalistics,
criminal sociology, and 3. Know and understand the causation of crimes
correctional administration. and apply in crime statistics and observe the
equal protection of in administration of justice
1. Able to plan, execute, report and evaluate
the result of criminal investigation in aid of
Proficient in the use and appropriate methods, instruments, and
operation of laboratory information gathering.
equipment in relation to law
enforcement, investigation and 2. Demonstrate skills in using laboratory and
administration of justice. field technique in relation to investigation and
administration of justice.

FINAL COURSE OUTPUT:

At the end of the semester the student is expected to complete a documentary analysis
research paper by presenting the best practices from different police models of the world that the
Philippine can adopt for policing.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS AND ASSESSMENTS:

Active Class Participation – This requirement covers a couple of things. First, there is your
contribution during class. Class attendance is thus necessary. However, to do well, you must do
more than just attend. Second, you are expected to show up having read the assignment for the
day and ready to talk about it.

Oral Presentation – This is your moment to shine in class. Read, summarize, outline, and
prepare a power-point presentation of an assigned research topic. Avoid too wordy in visual
preparations; just a bullet form key words with corresponding illustrations; provide pictures, or
short video clips, graphs, or charts whenever available for enhancement. Discuss as if you are
teaching in your regular class. Time management should be observed’; time is limited to 30-45
minute-presentation and 15 minute forum per individual report.

Note: All course requirements must be satisfactorily completed in order to pass the course. Non-
compliance with all the requirements on-time in this subject will be a ground of a failing grade.

COURSE METHODS, STRATEGIES, AND APPROACHES:

METHODS: Lecture Method, Video Presentation, and Online Learning (LMS)

STRATEGIES: Transformational Strategies and Research-based

APPROACHES: Issues-based Approach, Community-based Approach, Brainstorming

Audio-Visual Materials:

- Power point presentation

- Video presentation
- Movie clips

GRADING SYSTEM:

Attendance - 10% Midterm + Final = FINAL RATING (FR)

Recitation - 10% 2
Research - 20%
Quizzes - 30%
Major Examination - 30%
100%

*The academic performance of the student shall be rated using the following grading system:

Grade Equivalent Grade Equivalent

1.00 97-100% 2.50 79-81%
1.25 94-96% 2.75 76-78%
1.50 91-93% 3.00 75% (Passed)
1.75 88-90% 4.00 Conditional Passed
 2.00 85-87% 5.00 Failed
2.25 82-84% INC Incomplete
*Based on the BulSU Student Handbook

LEARNING EPISODES:

Learning
Topics Week Learning Activities
Outcomes
Comprehend the
provisions of the
vision, mission, and
objectives of the
institution
Vision, Mission, and
Objective of the
Orientation
State the Institution and Week 1
importance and Criminology Program
rationale of the
subject in the
Criminology
program

Explain the Module 1.The Effect of Online discussion

meaning of Globalization On The
globalization and Role And Function Of Week 2-3 Conduct random
its effect on The Police recitation for additional
humanity, including 1. The rationale of the learning inputs
opportunities course.
brought about 2. Globalization
globalization defined.
a. Globalization as
internationalization
b. Globalization as
liberalization
c. Globalization as
universalization
d. Globalization as
deterritorialization
3. The need for
Innovative Policing.
4. Globalization and
Law Enforcement.
5. Effects of
Globalization on
Law Enforcement.
a. Threats of
globalization to Law
Enforcement
b. Opportunities of
globalization to Law
Enforcement
6. Challenges of
 globalization in the
field of Law
Enforcement
Module 2. Policing
Policy Models
1. Comparative Police
System, defined
a. Why compare? Online discussion
Relate b. Comparative
Globalization to Research
transnational crime 2. Theories of Conduct random
Comparative Week 4-5 recitation
Discuss and Policing
explain the nature a. Four Legal Conduct a quiz for
of the transnational Traditions
crime, including covering the entire
b. Comparative topic
terrorism Court System
c. Juvenile Justice
System
3. History of Police
System

Module 3. The
Explain the International Criminal
meaning of Interpol Police Organization of
and its role in INTERPOL
combating of 1. History of
Research work
international INTERPOL
terrorism 2. The INTERPOL Week 6-8
Reporting with
a. Organizational
Demonstrate the powerpoint slides
structure
concept of Criminal b. Composition
intelligence 3. Functions of
analysis
INTERPOL
MIDTERM EXAMINATION (Week 9)
Compare Philippine Module 4.The Police Week 10-13 Online discussion
Police System to Organization in the
the Police System Philippines and it
of the other Comparison with Conduct random
countries Selected Police recitation
Models
Explain the 1. PNP Conduct a quiz for
strategies on Organizational covering the entire
preventing crimes Structure topic.
and other attributes 2. Japan Police
of the different Organizational
Police System of Structure
other countries a. Recruitment
b. Training
c. Logistics
3. United States
Police
Organizational
 Structure
a. Recruitment
b. Training
c. Logistics
4. Documentary film
viewing on the
training and
logistics of the
different Police
Organizations.
Module
5.Transnational
Crimes and the
International
Response to Combat
its Adverse Effects
1. Transnational Crime
Defined.
2. Crimes Considered
as Transnational.
a. human trafficking
b. drug trafficking
c. arms smuggling
Explain the d. cyber crimes
adverse effects of 3. Effects of
the transnational Transnational
crimes and the Crimes to humanity. Week 14
international 4. Response of the
response to international
combat such community to
crimes transnational crimes.
5. International Criminal
Courts
a.1. Jurisdiction
a.2. Composition
b. International Court Of
Justice
a.1. Jurisdiction
a.2. Composition
6. Documentary Film
Showing on Human
Trafficking.

To identify the Module 7. Crime Week 15 Online discussion

different organized Syndicates/Groups
crime groups and Organized crimes
terrorist groups and - Russia Conduct random
its modus operandi - Philippines recitation
- Japan
- Other Asian Conduct a quiz for
countries covering the entire
- Chinese topic.
- European
- Latin/South
 America
- North America
Terrorist Groups
Module 6. The
ASEANPOL
Explain the o What is
meaning of
ASEANPOL?
ASEANPOL and Research activity
o Objectives of Week 16
the role in
ASEANPOL
combating Research critiquing
o Contribution of
terrorism in Asian
countries ASEANPOL to
Regional Peace and
Security
Module 8. The United
Nations as a
Peacekeeping Force
Focus on the role oThe Role and
and function of the Function of the UN
UN against oUN Convention
transnational against
crimes Transnational Crime Final Research
oThe Purpose of the Week 17 Critiquing and
Differentiate the UN convention
convention and Presentation
oThe Palermo Protocol
their contribution oThe extradition
against oThe Geneva
transnational
Convention
crimes in the world.
oThe Hague
Convention

FINAL EXAMINATION (Week 18)

REFERENCES:

Combs, C. (2003) Terrorism in the 21st century. New Jersey: Prentice Hall

Fairchild, E. (2003) Comparative Criminal Justice System USA: Wadsworth

Keglley, C. (2003) The new global terrorism: characteristics and causes. New Jersey: Prentice Hall

Newburn, T. (2005) Policing: Key readings. USA: Willan Publishing

Reichel, P. (2005) Handbook of Transnational Crime and justice Australia: Thomson

The PNP Laws and its implementing rules and regulations. (2007 Edition)

OTHER RESOURCES:

 Internet websites
 Visual Aids
 Personal Compiled Handbook

CLASS POLICIES:
 1. All students must attend classes promptly and regularly. Only students enrolled in the
course are allowed to attend the sessions; sit-ins may be allowed depending on the
instructor’s approval. A student shall be marked tardy 15 minutes after the set time and
absent after 20 minutes of the scheduled time unless the instructor has prior notice of
his/her absence or tardiness. Lastly, unless the subject instructor concerned gave prior
notice, the students may leave their assigned room 15 minutes after the start of the
scheduled time. (see F. Attendance, BulSU Student Handbook)

2. Students must be in the prescribed uniform for the day. (Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
in university uniform – GOA, Wednesday – wash day sleeveless, shorts, ripped jeans are
not allowed, and Friday – organization’s shirt). Furthermore, male students must sport a
haircut that does not exceed the collar line and does not cover the ears. Wearing earrings
for the male is prohibited, and for female students, excessive jewelry and makeup. Also,
female students should have a hair net when wearing their GOA. (see Responsibility,
BulSU Student Handbook)

3. During the written examination, class presentations, laboratory activities, and term
examinations, the students must be in the prescribed uniform. The instructor may refuse to
give the student-written or practical exercises. Students must refrain from talking to their
seatmates, answering phone calls and text messages, and listening to music through their
earphones while taking the written exam or laboratory activities. No students can use the
restroom/lavatory unless necessary during the examination.

4. During classroom discussions, the student must refrain from making too much noise.
Electronic gadgets like cellphones, laptops, tablets are not allowed and are encouraged to
observe courtesy and cooperation, listen attentively, and participate actively in all class
activities.

5. Students are not allowed to stay earlier than 15 minutes and later than 15 minutes before
and after their class schedule.

6. For unavailable circumstances such as sickness or death of an immediate family, a medical

certificate authorized by a physician or an excuse letter with a photocopy of parents’
identification card should be passed on the day of return to school. Hence, absent students
will not be given special long tests or laboratory activities. However, important exams
(Midterm and Finals) will be given only to those who can present a valid excuse slip signed
by their parents, guardians, and physicians.

7. Always maintain the cleanliness and orderliness of the laboratory and observe proper
handling of equipment, tools, and chemicals used in the experiments

PREPARED BY:

JOCELYN B. BENTER, RCrim, MSCJ-Crim

Faculty
REVIEWED BY:

PSUPT. MARIO B. GARCIA, Ret.

Department Head, Criminology

APPROVED BY:

JOSEPH M. INOCENCIO, Esq.

College Dean

STUDENT’S COPY

DECLARATION
I have read and understand the above syllabus in full and in participating in this course I agree to the
above rules. I have a clear understanding of the policies and my responsibilities and I have discussed
everything unclear to me with my instructor.
I will adhere to the academic integrity, policy and treat my fellow students with the due respect.
I understand that I have to provide proper documentation as soon as possible to be eligible to make-
ups for missed exams, and that I can only make up a laboratory during the same day.
I understand that this syllabus can be modified or overruled by announcements of the instructor in
class or on any social media cite at any time.
INSTRUCTOR’S COPY

DECLARATION
I have read and understand the above syllabus in full and in participating in this course I agree to the
above rules. I have a clear understanding of the policies and my responsibilities and I have discussed
everything unclear to me with my instructor.
I will adhere to the academic integrity, policy and treat my fellow students with the due respect.
I understand that I have to provide proper documentation as soon as possible to be eligible to make-ups
for missed exams, and that I can only make up a laboratory during the same day.
I understand that this syllabus can be modified or overruled by announcements of the instructor in class
or on any social media cite at any time.

Student’s Printed Name Signature Date

Guardian’s Printed Name Signature Date

(Please detach the instructor’s copy of the declaration and submit it to your instructor during the
first weeks)