DIVINE WORD COLLEGE OF VIGAN

COLLEGE OF CRIMINOLOGY
Vigan City, Ilocos Sur

MODULE 3
UNIT 1: REPUBLIC ACT 9263

LEARNING OUTCOME

At the end of this unit, you should be able to:

1. Discuss/ explain the composition of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology
2. Explain the important provisions of the Bureau

INTRODUCTION

Republic Act No. 9263 is an act providing for the Professionalization of the Bureau of
Fire Protection (BFP) and the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), amending
certain, provisions of republic act no. 6975, providing funds thereof and for other purposes,
approved by Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on March 10, 2004.

Professionalization of the different Bureaus of the DILG is very important in order for the
agency become better and effective when it comes to the implementation as well as in their duties
and responsibilities.

ACTIVITY # 1. What do you want to know?

Instruction. Answer the following questions. Encode your answers on a short bond paper.
Format: Justify, font style (arial), font size (11), margin (1 inch on all sides), single spacing.

1. What do you know about the Bureau of Jail and Penology?

2. What are your experiences about the Jail and Penology?
3. What have you heard about the Bureau of Jail and Penology that you are not sure is true?

ACTIVITY # 2. Let’s explore!

Instruction. Answer the following questions. Encode your answers on a short bond paper.
Format: Justify, font style (arial), font size (11), margin (1 inch on all sides), single spacing.

1. What do you think will happen if a person will be put in Bureau of Jail and Penology?
2. List at least three (3) observations you have on the Bureau of Jail Management and
Penology.

REPUBLIC ACT 9263

This Act shall be known as the "Bureau of Fire Protection and Bureau of Jail Management
and Penology Professionalization Act of 2004." (Sec 1 of RA 9263)

SEC 2. Declaration of Policy and Principles. – It is declared policy of the state to

maintain peace and order, protect life, liberty and property, and promote the general welfare
essential for the enjoyment by all the people of the blessings of democracy (Article II, Section 5
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COLLEGE OF CRIMINOLOGY
Vigan City, Ilocos Sur

of the Philippine Constitution) Moreover it recognizes the responsibility of the state to strengthen
government capability aimed towards the strengthening of the delivery of basic services to the
citizenry though the institutionalization of highly efficient and competent fire and jail services.

It is provided for under Republic Act No. 6975, otherwise known as the "Department of the
Interior and Local Government Act 1990", that the task of fire protection, and jail management
and penology shall be the responsibility of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) and the Bureau of
Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), respectively.

Moreover, Section 3 of the Republic Act No. 8551, otherwise known as the "Philippine
National Police Reform and Reorganization Act of 1998", provides that in times of national
emergency, BFP and the BJMP along with the Philippine National Police (PNP) shall, upon the
direction of the President, assist the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in meeting the national
emergency, in addition to the performance of their inherent functions as mandated by law.
It is therefore recognized that the uniformed personnel of the BFP and the BJMP, as
member of the uniformed service of the government under the Department of the Interior and
Local Government (DILG), are required the same amount of sacrifice, service and dedication like
their counterparts in the4 PNP and the AFP to carry out their respective duties to the extent of
risking their lives and limbs.

Towards this end, the State shall provide for the Professionalization and restructuring of
the BFP and the BJMP by upgrading the level of qualifications of their uniformed personnel and
standardizing their base pay, retirement and other benefits, making it at par with those of the PNP
and the AFP.

SEC. 3. Organization and Key Positions of the BFP and the BJMP. – The BFP and
the BJMP shall be respectively headed by a Chief who shall be assisted by two (2) deputy chiefs,
one (1) for administration and one (1) for operations, all of whom shall be appointed by the
President upon recommendation of the Secretary of the DILG from among the qualified officers
with at least the rank of senior superintendent in the service:
Provided, that in no case shall any officer who has retired or is retirable within six (6)
months from his/her compulsory retirement age be appointed as Chief of the Fire Bureau or Chief
of the Jail Bureau, as the case may be;
Provided, further, that the Chief of the Fire Bureau and Chief of the Jail Bureau shall serve
a tour of duty not to exceed four (4) years:
Provided, however, that in times of war or other national emergency declared by
Congress, the President may extend such tour of duty.

SEC. 4. Professionalization and Upgrading of Qualification Standards in the

Appointment of Uniformed Personnel to the BFP and the BJMP. – No person shall be
appointed as uniformed personnel of the BFP and the BJMP unless he/she possesses the
following minimum qualifications:
A citizen of the Republic of the Philippines;
A person of good moral character;
Must have passed the psychiatric/psychological, drug and physical test for the purpose of
determining his/her physical and mental health;
Must possess a baccalaureate degree from recognized institution of learning;
Must possess the appropriate civil service eligibility;
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Vigan City, Ilocos Sur

Must not have been dishonorably discharged of dismissal for cause from previous
employment;
Must not have been convicted by final judgment of an offense or crime involving moral
turpitude;
Must be at least one meter and sixty-two centimeters (1.62 m.) in height for male, and one
meter and fifty-seven centimeters (1.57 m.) for female: Provided, That a waiver for height
and age requirement \s shall be automatically granted to applicants belonging to the
cultural communities; and
Must weight not more or less than five kilograms (5 kgs.) from the standard weight
corresponding to his/her height, age and sex;

Take Note: That a new applicants must be less than twenty one (21) nor more than thirty (30
years of age: except for this particular provision, the above–enumerated qualifications shall be
continuing in character and an absence of any one of them at any given time shall be ground for
separation or retirement from the service:
Provided,further, That the uniformed personnel who are already in the service upon the
effectivity of this Act shall be given five (5) years to obtain the minimum educational qualification
and one (1) year to satisfy the weight requirement.
After the lapse of the time of period for the satisfaction of a specific requirement, current
uniformed personnel of the BFP and the BJMP who will fail to satisfy any of the requirements
enumerated under this Section shall be separated from the service if they are below fifty (50)
years of age and have served in the government for less than twenty (20) years, or retired if they
are age fifty (50) and above and have served in the government for at least twenty (20) years
without prejudice in either case to the payment of benefits they may be entitled to under existing
laws.

SEC. 5. Appointment of Uniformed Personnel to the BFP and the BJMP. – The
appointment of the BFP and the BJMP shall be effected in the following manners:
Fire/Jail Officer I to Senior Fire/Jail Officer IV. – Appointed by the respective Regional
Director for Fire Protection and Regional Director for Jail Management and Penology for
the regional office uniformed personnel or by the respective Chief of the Fire Bureau and
Chief of the Jail Bureau for the national headquarters office uniformed personnel, and
attested by the Civil Service Commission (CSC);
"Fire/Jail Inspector to Fire/Jail Superintendent. – Appointed by the respective Chief of
the Fire Bureau and Chief of the Jail Bureau, as recommended by their immediate
superiors, and attested by the CSC;
Fire/Jail Senior Superintendent. – Appointed by the Secretary of the DILG upon
recommendation of the respective Chief of the Fire Bureau and Chief of the Jail Bureau,
with the proper attestation of the CSC; and
Fire/ Jail Chief Superintendent. To Fire/Jail Director.- Appointed by the President upon
recommendation of the Secretary of the DILG, with the proper endorsement by the
Chairman of the CSC.

SEC. 6. Lateral Entry of Officer into the BFP and the BJMP. – In general, all original
appointments of officers in the Fire Bureau and Jail Bureau shall commence the rank of fire/jail
inspector wherein applicants for lateral entry into the BFP shall include all those with highly
specialized and technical qualifications such as, but not limited to, civil engineers, mechanical
engineers, electrical engineers, chemical engineers, chemist, architects, criminologists, certified
public accountants, nurses, physical therapists, and dentists, while applicants for lateral entry into
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COLLEGE OF CRIMINOLOGY
Vigan City, Ilocos Sur

the BJMP shall include all those with highly specialized and technical qualifications such as, but
not limited to, social workers, psychologists, teachers, nurses, dentists and engineers. Doctor of
Medicine, members of the Philippine Bar and chaplains shall be appointed to the rank of
fire/jail senior inspector in their particular technical service. Graduate of the Philippine National
Police Academy (PNPA) shall be automatically appointed to the initial rank of fire/jail inspector.
SEC. 7. Professionalization and Upgrading of Qualification Standards in the
Designation of Uniformed Personnel of the BFP and the BJMP to Key Positions. -
b) No person shall be designated to the following key positions of the BJMP unless he/she has
met the qualification provided therein:
 Municipal Jail Warden. – Should have the rank of senior inspector, who have finished at
least second year Bachelor of Laws or earned at least twelve (12) units in a master' degree
program in management, public administration, public safety, criminology, penology,
sociology, national security administration, defense studies, or other related disciplines
from a recognized institution of learning, and must have satisfactory passed the necessary
training or career courses for such position as may be established by the Jail Bureau;
 City Jail Warden. – Should have the rank of chief inspector, who must have finished at
least second year Bachelor of Laws or earned at least twenty four (24) units in master's
degree program in management, public administration, public safety, criminology,
penology, sociology, national security administration, defense studies or related
disciplines from a recognized institution of learning and must satisfactory passed the
necessary training or career courses for such position as may be established by the Jail
Bureau: Provided, That in city jails with a population of one thousand (1,000) or more
inmates, the city jail warden shall the rank and qualification of a district jail warden;
 District Jail Warden, Provincial Jail Administrator, Assistant Regional Director for
Administration, Assistant Regional Director for Operations and Regional Chief of
Directorial Staff. – Should have the rank of superintendent, who must be a graduate of
Bachelor of Laws or a holder of a master's degree in management, public administration,
public safety, criminology, penology, sociology, national security administration, defense
studies or other related discipline from a recognized institution of learning, and must
satisfactory passed the necessary training or career courses for such position as may be
established by the Jail bureau;
 Regional Director for Jail Management and Penology and Director of the Directorate
of the National Headquarters Office. – Should have the rank of senior superintendent,
who must be a graduate of Bachelor of Laws or a holder of a master's degree in
management, public administration, public safety, criminology, penology, sociology,
national security administration, defense studies or other related discipline from a
recognized institution of learning, and must satisfactory passed the necessary training or
career courses for such position as may be established by the Jail bureau;
 Deputy Chief for Administration of the Jail Bureau, Deputy Chief for Operations of
the Jail Bureau and Chief of Directorial Staff of the Jail Bureau. – Should have the
rank of chief superintendent, who must be a member of the Philippine Bar or a holder of
a master's degree in management, public administration, public safety, criminology,
penology, sociology, national security administration, defense studies or other related
discipline from a recognized institution of learning, and must satisfactory passed the
necessary training or career courses for such position as may be established by the Jail
bureau; and
 Chief of the Jail Bureau. – Should have the rank of director, who must be a member of
the Philippine Bar or a holder of a master's degree in management, public administration,
public safety, criminology, penology, sociology, national security administration, defense
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COLLEGE OF CRIMINOLOGY
Vigan City, Ilocos Sur

studies or other related discipline from a recognized institution of learning, and must
satisfactory passed the necessary training or career courses for such position as may be
established by the Jail bureau.
Take Note: Any uniformed personnel of the BFP and the BJMP who is currently occupying such
position but lacks any of the qualifications mentioned therein shall be given three(3) years upon
the effectivity of this Act to comply with the requirements, otherwise he/she shall be relieved from
the position.

SEC. 8. Professionalization and Qualifications Upgrading Program. – The DILG shall

design and establish a professionalization and qualifications upgrading program for uniformed
personnel of the BFP and the BJMP in coordination with the CSC and the Commission on Higher
Education (CHED) though an off-campus education program or other similar programs within
ninety (90) days from the effectivity of this Act.

SEC. 9. Attrition System for the Uniformed Personnel of the BFP and the BJMP. -
There shall be established a system of attrition for the uniformed personnel of the BFP and the
BJMP within one (1) year from the effectivty of this Act to be submitted by said bureaus to the
DILG for approval. Such attrition system shall include, but is not limited to, the provision of the
following principles:
Attrition by Demotion in Position or Rank. – Any uniformed personnel of the BFP and
the BJMP who is relieved and assigned to a position lower than that is established for
his/her grade in the respective staffing pattern of the Fire Bureau and the Jail Bureau, and
who shall not be assigned to a position commensurate to his/her grade within two (2)
years after such demotion in position shall be separated or retired from the service;
Attrition by Non-Promotion. – Any uniformed personnel of the BFP and the BJMP who
has not been promoted for a continuous period of ten (10) years shall be separated or
retired from the service, except for those who are occupying a third-level position;
Attrition by Other Means. – Any uniformed personnel of the BFP and the BJMP with at
least five (5) years of accumulated active service shall be separated from the service
based on any of the following factors:
 Inefficiency based on poor performance during the last two (2) successive
semestral ratings period;
 Inefficiency based on poor performance for three (3) cumulative semestral rating
period;
 Physical and/or mental incapacity to perform his/her duties and functions; or
 Failure to complete the required career courses and/or appropriate civil service
eligibility for his/her position except for justifiable; and
d) Separation or Retirement from the Fire Bureau and the Jail Bureau under this
Section. – Any personnel who is dismissed from the BFP and the BJMP pursuant to the
above-enumerated principles in this Section shall be separated if he/she has rendered
less than twenty (20) years of service, and be retired if he/she has rendered at least twenty
(20) years of service unless the concerned personnel is disqualified by law to receive such
benefits.

SEC. 10. Promotion System for the Uniformed Personnel of the BFP and BJMP. –
Within six (6) months after the effectivity of this Act, the DILG shall establish a system of promotion
for the uniformed personnel of the BFP and the BJMP though the following principles:
a) Rationalized Promotion System. – The system of promotion shall be based on merits and on
the availability of vacant ranks in the BFP and the BJMP staffing pattern. Such system shall be
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COLLEGE OF CRIMINOLOGY
Vigan City, Ilocos Sur

gender-fair so as to ensure that women personnel of the Fire Bureau and the Jail Bureau shall
enjoy equal opportunity for promotion as to men;
b) Requirement for Promotion. -
1) Any personnel of the BFP and the BJMP shall not eligible for promotion to a higher rank unless
he/she has met the minimum qualification standards or the appropriate civil service eligibility set
by the CSC, and has the satisfactorily passed the required psychiatric/psychological, drug and
physical test;
2) Any personnel of the BFP and the BJMP who has exhibited act of conspicuous courage and
gallantry at the risk his/her life above and beyond the call of duty, or selected as such in a
nationwide search conducted by any accredited civic organization, shall be promoted to the next
higher rank;
Take Note: That these shall be validated by the DILG and the CSC based on established criteria.

SEC. 11. Performance Evaluation System. - There shall be established a performance

evaluation system which shall be administered with accordance with the rules, regulations and
standards, and a code of conduct for the uniformed personnel of the BFP and the BJMP to be
promulgated by the Fire Bureau and the Jail Bureau through the DILG. Such performance
evaluation system shall be administered in such a way as to foster the improvement of the
individual efficiency and behavioral discipline as well as the promotion of organizational
effectiveness and commitment to service.
The rating system as contemplated herein shall be based on standard prescribed by the
Fire Bureau and the Jail Bureau through the DILG and shall be consider the result of the annual
psychiatric/psychological and physical test conducted on the uniformed personnel of the BFP and
the BJMP.

SEC. 12. Standardization of the Base Pay, Retirement and other Benefits of the
Uniformed Personnel of the BFP and the BJMP. – In order to enhance the general welfare,
commitment to service and professionalism of the uniformed personnel of the BFP and the BJMP,
they shall receive the minimum starting salary equivalent to the salary grade level of the
corresponding rank classification of their counterparts in the PNP, as provided under Section 36
of Republic Act No. 8551, and in the AFP, as provided under Section 2 of Republic Act No. 9166.
The rate of the base pay of the uniformed personnel of the BFP and the BJMP shall be
adjusted in accordance with the following salary grade schedule:
RANK SALARY GRADE
Fire/Jail Director 28
Fire/Jail Chief 27
Superintendent
Fire/Jail Senior 26
Superintendent
Fire/Jail Superintendent 25
Fire/Jail Chief Inspector 24
Fire/Jail Senior Inspector 23
Fire/ Jail Inspector 22
Senior Fire/Jail Officer IV 19
Senior Fire/Jail Officer III 18
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Senior Fire/Jail Officer II 17

Senior Fire/Jail Officer I 16
Fire/ Jail Officer III 14
Fire/Jail Officer II 12
Fire/Jail Officer I 10

Take Note: That all benefits currently receive by the uniformed personnel of the BFP and the
BJMP under existing laws shall continue to be received by them:
Provided, Further that their retirement pay shall be subject to adjustment/s based on the
prevailing scale of base pay of the uniformed personnel in the active service.

BJMP RECEPTION PROCEDURES

As mandated by the BJMP Manual (Rule IV), the Jail Bureau should observe the following
procedures in receiving/admitting a new inmate.
Identity Check
Examination of Commitment Papers
Security Check
Accounting of Personal Property
Turn-over of Personal Property
Inmate Identification
Strip-Search
Medical Examination
Psychological and Physical
Preparation of Medical Record
Social Case Study
Provision of Jail Clothing
Briefing & Orientation
Maintenance of Prison Record

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

A. WARDEN
He is responsible for the direction, coordination, and control of the personnel, the inmates
and the programs of the institution. He is responsible for the safety, security, discipline and the
well-being of his men as well as the prisoners and sees to the efficient functioning of the institution.
Operating Units under the Office of the Warden:
1. Intelligence and Investigation Team
The team gathers, collects, and submits intelligence information to the warden on matters
pertaining to jail conditions; plot or plans by the prisoners that may threaten the safety of personnel
and/or disturbed the normal functioning of the institutions and those that would lead to the
eventual capture of escaped prisoners.
It is also tasked with the investigation of all reported cases of violation of laws and rules
and regulations thereto.
2. Jail Inspectorate Section
This section inspects the jail facilities, the personnel and prisoners and submits reports of
deficiencies noted. It helps the warden in the maintenance of discipline, not only of the personnel
but the inmates as well.
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3. Public Relations Office

This is tasked with the maintenance of good public relations to obtain the necessary and
adequate support of the public.

B. ASSISTANT WARDEN
He is the principal assistant of the warden. He keeps himself informed to be able to
assume command effectively during the warden’s temporary absence.
He chairs the Disciplinary Board, he hears cases of erring inmates and recommends the
corresponding disciplinary actions thereto.

C. ADMINISTRATIVE GROUPS
These groups take charge of all administrative functions of the jail, keep records of jail
properties, supplies and equipment and maintain personnel records. It also performs such other
functions for the attainment of an efficient jail administration.
1. Personnel Management Branch
Responsible for the preparation and maintenance of personnel procedure, assignment of
personnel, preparation of daily personnel report, monthly personnel reports and others. It also
maintains individual record files of personnel.

2. Records and Statistics Branch

Keeps and maintains an orderly record of booking sheet and arrest reports, fingerprint
cards, photograph and index cards of inmates confined in jail in individual’s prisoners’ jacket.
3. Property and Supply Branch
Take charge of the safekeeping of equipment and supplies in the requisitioning of supplies
and materials needed for the operation of the jail.
4. Budget and Finance Branch
Take charge of financial matters especially in programming, budgeting, accounting, and
other activities related to financial services.
5. Mess Service Branch
Take charge of the preparation of the daily menu, makes foodstuff purchases, prepares
and cook the food and serves it to the inmates.
6. General Service Branch
Responsible for the maintenance and repair of jail facilities and equipment. It is also tasked
with the cleanliness as well as the beautification of the jail compound.
7. Mittimus Computing Branch
Receives court decisions and mittimus and ascertains by compilation the date of the full
completion of service of sentence of each prisoner for his eventual release from jail. It also
prepares transfer orders of inmates to other penal institutions.
Mittimus
Is a warrant issued by a court directing the jail or prison authorities to receive the convicted
offender for the service of the sentence imposed therein.
A commitment order is deemed valid or in due form when it bears the seal of the court and
the signature of the issuing judge.

HOW MAY A CRIMINAL OFFENDER BE COMMITTED IN JAIL?

 By virtue of a commitment order issued by the court which may either be in the forms of a
detention or standard mittimus.
 By order of a competent authority
 By an arresting officer.
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SECURITY GROUP
Provides the system of sound custody, security and control of inmates and their
movements. It enforces and maintains inmate’s discipline.
1. Escort/subpoena Platoon
 Escort Section
Produce inmates under proper guard to the fiscal/s office, courts, etc.. upon proper
summons. It is also tasked with the transfer of prisoners from one institution to another
upon proper orders of the court or authority.
 Subpoena Section
Receives, distributes and/or serves subpoenas, notices, and order, summons and
other processes directed to inmates confined in jail.
 Subpoena ad testificandum
A command to appear at a certain time and place to give testimony upon a certain
matter.
 Subpoena duces tecum
A process by which the court, at the instance of a party commands a witness who
has in his possession or control some document or paper that is pertinent to the issues of
a pending controversy, to produce it in jail.

DISTANCE OF GUARD FROM INMATES DURING ESCORTS

If escorting a group of inmates, a guard shall keep a distance of not less than ten (10)
paces from his charge. Upon arrival at the destination, he shall station himself at a vantage point
where all inmates are within sight and can be properly controlled.
1. Escort procedures for court appearance
In escort duties for court hearing, the Superintendent shall provide at least two (2) guards
for every inmate.
2. Security Platoon
A 3 working platoon shifts responsible for overall security of the jail compound including
gates, guard posts and towers. They are also responsible for the admitting and releasing unit.

REHABILITATION PURPOSES GROUP

This group provides services and assistance to prisoners and their families to enable them
to solve their individual needs and problems arising from the prisoners’ confinement.
Medical and Health Services Branch
Work and Education Therapy Services
Socio-cultural Services
Chaplain Services
Guidance and Counseling Services

ACTIVITY # 3. Let’s connect!

Instruction. Answer the following questions. Encode your answers on a short bond paper.
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1. Describe the agency – Bureau of Jail Management and Penology.

2. How can you explain the process before the criminal offender be committed to jail? Do
you think that there might be another explanation for it?

ACTIVITY # 4. ASSESTMENT TASK

Instruction. Answer the following questions. Encode your answers on a short bond paper.
Format: Justify, font style (arial), font size (11), margin (1 inch on all sides), single spacing.

1. JOII Reden Areola serves 15 years in service when he is not able to promote because of
disability incurred during his tour of duty. Did he subjected to attrition or entitled to
promotion? Did he subjected to retired or separated? Give your basis and explain your
answer.
2. Chief Superintendent Ellaine Acena is appointed as Chief BJMP was only 52 years old
and he already served four years in such office but the President forgot to appoint a new
one who will replace him. May that Chief immediately abandon his office without waiting
for his successor? Give your basis and explain.

3. Explain the process or procedure before the criminal offender be committed in jail?
4. What are the differences between warder and assistant warden? What are their duties
and responsibilities? Why this is?
5. Why Performance Evaluation System is very important? Briefly explain your answer.
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HOLLISTIC RUBRIC FOR SHORT ESSAY

This will be my basis in checking your assessment tasks given in every unit of this module.

10 point  Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the concepts and/or

response is procedures embodied in the task.
complete and  Indicates that the student has completed the task correctly, using
correct. applied concepts and procedures.
 Contains clear, complete explanations and/or adequate work when
required.
 Applied appropriate words and good in grammar and no misspelled
words.
6 point  Demonstrates partial understanding of the concepts/and or
response is procedures embodied in the task.
partially  Addresses most aspects of the task, using applied concepts and
correct. procedures.
 May contain an incorrect answer but applies appropriate process
with valid reasoning and/or explanation.
 May contain a correct answer but provides incomplete procedures,
reasoning, and/or explanation.
 May reflect some misunderstanding of the underlying concepts
and/or procedures.
3 point  Demonstrates only a limited understanding of the concepts/and or
response is procedures embodied in the task.
incomplete and  May address some elements of the task correctly but reaches an
exhibits many inadequate solution and/or provides reasoning that is faulty or
incomplete
flaws but is not
 Exhibits multiple flaws related to a misunderstanding of important
completely aspects of the task, misuse of the concept or procedures, or faulty
incorrect. reasoning
 Reflects a lack of essential understanding of the underlying
concepts and procedure
 May contain a correct answer but required work is not provided
O points  Point response is completely incorrect, irrelevant or incoherent, or a
response is correct response that was arrived at using an obviously incorrect
completely procedure.
incorrect or no
answer at all

Debbie Ann M. Leoncion, RCrim Ranulfo T. Bayag-o, PhD CJ

Instructor Dean, College of Criminology