NCJ Number
70930
Date Published
1979
Length
6 pages
Annotation
Police investigation in the Philippines, India, and Japan is described, and crime and press reporting in Afghanistan is considered.
Abstract
The National Bureau of Investigations (NBI) in the Philippines was established to combat crimes through the maintenance of an up-to-date scientific laboratory and the development of research for the furtherance of scientific knowledge in criminal investigation. The role of the NBI in crime detection is explicit, as the law provides that members of the investigation staff shall be peace officers with all the powers this implies. Some of the problems discussed with reference to the NBI are corrupt peace officers, barriers to recruitment, lack of funds for the computerization of criminal records, and the fragmented nature of the country. The problems of the investigation of dacoity (organized crime) in India are considered, and attempts to obtain public cooperation in such investigations are described. The Japanese involvement in the investigation of international crime is discussed for those circumstances involving a criminal offense committed by Japanese overseas which can be punished by Japanese laws, those suspected of domestic criminal offenses trying to escape abroad, criminal offenses committed by foreigners staying in Japan, and cases requiring cooperative investigation with foreign investigating authorities. The safety of maritime traffic and violations of navigation control in Japan are also discussed. Finally, recommendations are reported from the workshop group's discussion of press coverage of crime in Afghanistan. No references are given.