ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD

(Department of Sociology)

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Course: Crime Investigation (9606) Semester: Spring, 2025

Level: Postgraduate/ PGD

Please read the following instructions for writing your assignments. (AD, BS, B.Ed. MA/MSc, MEd) (ODL Mode).

1. All questions are compulsory and carry equal marks but within a question the marks are distributed according to its requirements.

2. Read the question carefully and then answer it according to the requirements of the questions.

3. Avoid irrelevant discussion/information and reproducing from books, study guide or allied material.

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6. Your own analysis and synthesis will be appreciated.

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8. The students who attempt their assignments in Urdu/Arabic may upload a scanned copy of their handwritten assignments (in PDF format) on University LMS. The size of the file should not exceed 5MB.

Total Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 50

ASSIGNMENT No. 1

(Units: 1–4)

Q. 1 Criminal investigation is a systematic process used by law enforcement to identify, apprehend, and prosecute individuals involved in criminal activity. Describe the basic steps involved in a criminal investigation. (20)

Q. 2 Describe the activities conducted during a follow-up investigation. Also, provide a detailed discussion on the organization of the investigative process. (20)

Q. 3 The method of collecting evidence varies depending on the type of evidence and the tools or techniques needed for preservation, analysis, and later use in court. Give an overview of the various types of evidence found at a crime scene, along with methods for collecting them. (20)

Q. 4 “Interviewing and interrogation are critical components of criminal investigations, used to gather information from witnesses, victims, and suspects.” Critically evaluate the statement. (20)

Q. 5 Write notes on the following: (10+10)

i. Use of Forensic Technology in Modern Criminal Investigations

ii. Key Milestones in the Development of Firearms Identification

Total Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 50

ASSIGNMENT No. 2

(Units: 5–9)

Q. 1 When presenting a prosecution report (or case file) to the prosecutor, the investigating officer or law enforcement official must follow a clear, organized process to ensure that all relevant information is included, and the case is ready for prosecution. The report should contain all necessary evidence, details of the investigation, and recommendations for prosecution. Explain that process. (20)

Q. 2 Crime Scene Reconstruction is a process used by forensic investigators to determine the sequence of events that occurred during the commission of a crime. This method helps to understand how a crime unfolded, establish timelines, and identify the relationships between various pieces of evidence. Elaborate that process. (20)

Q. 3 In criminal investigations, evidence is critical to proving or disproving facts in a case. It provides the foundation for criminal justice proceedings and can help establish connections between the crime, the suspect, the victim, and the scene. There are several types of evidence, each serving different purposes in a case. Elaborate. (20)

Q. 4 Forensic Psychology in Criminal Investigations is the application of psychological principles and methods to the criminal justice system. Explain. (20)

Q. 5 Write short notes on the following: (10+10)

i. Components of the Prosecution Report

ii. Investigative procedures involved in handling sexual assault cases

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