Welcome to the world of Correctional Administration Reviewer, a comprehensive and indispensable resource tailored for individuals preparing for the Criminologists Licensure Exam, students of criminology, esteemed deans, professors, and diligent jail and prison guards. The realm of correctional administration stands at the intersection of law enforcement, criminal justice, and social work, playing a crucial role in maintaining public safety, fostering rehabilitation, and promoting justice within society.

Ultimately, “Introduction to the Philippine Criminal Justice System” is a testament to the resilience and adaptability of the Filipino people, who continue to navigate the challenges of crime and justice with unwavering determination and a commitment to upholding the rule of law. I hope this book will serve as a valuable resource for all seeking to explore, understand, and contribute to the ongoing evolution of the Philippine criminal justice system.

This book, covering the Whole Program of Instruction for the Personal Security Protection Course, is a testament to everyone’s legacy. In this symphony of protection, let us remember that very thread matters. From the halls of regulation to the training centers and the mentors who light the way, we stand united. As we move forward, may discipline, professionalism, and gratitude be our guiding stars.

The course begins by delving into the fundamental ideas of arbitration, mediation, and reconciliation through a combination of lectures, case studies, and interactive discussions. Participants are immersed in a learning experience meant to create a sophisticated understanding of these strategies, creating the framework for effective conflict resolution.

This book was conceived to help students of Criminal Justice Education assess their strengths and weaknesses and reinforce their study towards outcomes based Criminology Education. For reviewees in preparing Criminology Licensure Examination this may serve as a useful tool to equip and increase the likelihood of a successful and fruitful result in either passing or topping the examination.

This handbook is designed to help aspiring Criminologists to pass and even top the board examination without the expense of attending regular review classes and without paying a significant amount of money. Non‐Criminologists can also maximize the use of this handbook as it also provide questionnaires for the PNP Entrance Examination. Moreover, in‐service PNP personnel who will be due for promotion can likewise make use of this handbook. This piece of work also provides references that can be useful in the daily work of police officers.

This book is intended to equip the students with sufficient knowledge of fundamental principles in examination of questioned documents. Likewise, it comprises topics on the traditional and modern way of examination of suspected disputed documents that would lend the students verse of knowledge and ideas on the different angles and aspects of the examination.

This instructional material is designed to equip Criminology students with sufficient knowledge on the concepts of planning as a basic requirement in all types of operations of selected Law Enforcement and Public Safety Agencies and the respective legal mandates and limitations under existing laws.

This book is compendious of topics, lessons, principles, related laws and issuances in the Philippine National Police (PNP). Much of the contents are products of the authors’ researches and others are from the notes and readily available or open-source references. Commentaries and insights from the authors’ decade-long experiences in the academe, legal profession, and law enforcement formed part of the book.