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Oct.-Dec. 2012Volume 1Issue No. 48DETECTIVEThe... Perspective from our foreign counterparts...The Development of AFIS 2 Projectbased on the PNP’s STRATEGIC FOCUS - “CODE-P”By: CSUPT TAKIHIKO IIRIAdvisor to C,PNPJapan International Cooperation AgencyCSUPT TAKIHIKO IIRI discussing the AFIS 2 Project to then NCRPO Director and now C,PNP,PDG ALAN LM PURISIMA.PDG ALAN LA MADRID PURISIMA, the new Chief,PNP, has issued “the PNP Strategic Focus” or “CODE-P”. Itis the specific action plan of the PNP reform in 2013 andbeyond as the process to realize the PNP P.A.T.R.O.L. Plan2013 in a long run.With regard to the Project on Enhancing the Capacity forApplication and Collection of Fingerprints(AFIS2 Project)extended by the PNP & JICA, it clearly says, “Theoptimization of scientific and digital tools for investigationsuch as AFIS ----- shall be fully instituted in all PROs. Thiswill ensure that results taken from “Hits-match” shall be ofutmost importance for the solution of crimes and arrest ofcriminals.” Of course, it means how valuable the AutomatedFingerprint Identification System(AFIS)is as a scientifictool, and the AFIS 2 Project is one of the priorities in theaction plan. However, in order to optimize the AFIS, it isindispensable to remarkably increase the number offingerprints(FPs) registered into the database, and it can berealized only by human beings, i.e. the field investigatorsincluding SOCO of Crime Laboratory(CL), who lift orcollect FPs at crime scenes.As such, it is not an easy job to maximize the utilizationof the system. However, we can recognize that it's never the“mission impossible” if you review the recent outcome of theNCR Model activities.The “NCR Model activities” is the core pilot activities ofAFIS 2 Project which has launched by the NCRPO headed byPDG PURISIMA, the then-RD, NCRPO under the guidance& support of the DIDM and the CL.The activities are stillongoing under the leadership of Police Director ESPINA, thepresent RD, and, in recent times, we can observe someremarkable development in a series of statistics.How is the NCRPO getting success in the ModelActivities ? As a matter of fact, in the new action plan, there aremany clues tofind the background of recent development. Let'soverview it!“My IP is the Key.---- Knowing the job and doing it wellwith passion each day shall be the primary concern of eachPNP personnel.----”This message indicates how important the IP (IndividualPerformance) of each PNP personnel is for the PNP's success,and it is really essential for development of AFIS 2 Project also.That is to say, there are many PNP personnel involving in theprocess of investigation with AFIS utilization. The data are FPsthat passed through many personnel before& after AFIS inquiryby AFIS operators to get the “hits-match” information. And, thepoint is that the work flow is in a “series connection” and,therefore, the AFIS cannot be optimized without goodperformance of each player. Please just imagine, for example, iffirst responders or field investigators would not process crimescenes? If FP examiners happen to mistakenly eliminatequalifiable LPs? And if personnel of HQ-CLO failed tocommunicate“hits-match”information to field investigationunits immediately or timely?Thus, we can easily understand that his/her IP is really theKey in AFIS 2 project! With this in mind, the NCR Modelactivities are focusing upon all players in each process equally intrainings as well as after-care activities such as monitoring fieldactivities and fair performance-oriented commendation.And we have to focus upon the phrase:“with passion” and“each day”. In any case, it is a “piece of cake” to do somethingonly once. However, it is not easy to continue it every day. Thus,“sustainable” IP is the Key! In order to keep sustainability,every individual involve in each phase must understand theposition of their own mission in the whole AFIS-related workflow,andrecognize clearly that their own jobs are indispensable
DETECTIVEThe9Oct.-Dec. 2012Volume 1Issue No. 4to reach the goal. In the Model activities, monitoringactivities are being implemented continuously: periodiccheck of statistics on FPs submission as well as itsdissemination to stakeholders for inspiring their competitivemind, random/spot visit to field offices and crime scenes forchecking the actual field practice and showing priority tofield personnel, and so forth.Moreover, one of the main backgrounds of the success inthe model activities must be the announcement that LPscollection in crime scenes is not only the job of the SOCO, CLbut also of field investigators. In the past, field investigatorsbelieved that it is only the job of the SOCO. So, it is a sort of“paradigm shift”. Realigning/streamlining of units/officeswill promote appropriate job distribution between SOCO andinvestigation units as well as consciousness of both as“investigators” in a broad sense. It is expected that mutualunderstanding and cooperation between them will be of greathelp to maximize the outcome of FP collection in crimescenes. Anyway, the deserving investigators who know theirjobs will definitely conduct crime scene investigationincluding fingerprint collection. Again, “My IP is the Key.”.“----Realigning and streamlining of units and officesis a major move in intensifying efforts to achieve a moreefficient, more capable and more effective police service.”The realigning and streamlining of units and offices willbe understood as the total organizational reforms of the PNP.However, even from the viewpoint of AFIS 2 Project, wecannot forget its significance which can allow theemployment and deployment of more uniformed personnel inthe field. In the NCRPO, the eventual increase of fieldinvestigators made it possible to start Team InvestigationSystem as pilot mission in each police station. The fieldinvestigators used to process crime scenes alone but now theyare coming to crime scenes together with colleagues so thatfield investigators can keep effective role-playing within theteam and can concentrate on each investigative role includingthe new mission: LPs collection at crime scenes.“----the police Officer must be professionalcompetent, disciplined, and an excellent public servant.As such, he/she must perform his/her tasks that will earnthe admiration, respect and cooperation of thecommunity.---positive evaluation from them. With regard to AFIS 2 Project,LPs collection is one of the most essential things to do in crimescenes.Of course, it serves as direct way of effective crime solution,but, at the same time, it will work as conduit for cultivatingmutual understanding & cooperation between citizens and thepolice. Please just imagine if a crime victim saw an investigatordesperately finding invisible LPs as absolute proof. Suchperformance is a sort of expression of sincerity to the victims andstrong will for the case solution. His/her performance would bepositively inscribed on the mind of victims.The action plan said, “---upgrading and enhancing thecompetence (knowledge, Skills and Attitude) of the police---shall be a continuous process before they pursue their own fieldof expertise”Here.“Attitude” is mentioned as one of the factors of thecompetence. But it is also essential even for earning theadmiration, respect and cooperation of citizens.Again, imagine that you are wearing gloves for avoidingcontamination on arriving crime scenes. The victims or citizenswho saw you at the crime scene will find difference from thepast. They will probably change his/her view on policeinvestigation positively, and may even follow your practice ofwearing gloves or become careful to avoid touching the crimescene, which is definitely the expression of cooperation forinvestigation by the victims. Simply put, steady performancewill work well in various manner to show our professionalism tothe public. Now donation of gloves is part of JICA's assistanceactivities to encourage field investigators / first responders tokeep a steady performance.Now, have you got any hints on what to do now with theChief PNP ‘s Strategic Focus-”CODE-P”?We would be glad if you could understand that the AFIS 2Project under JICA Program has contributed, and will contributemore, to the PNP's development as “pilot activities”of the newStrategic Focus.In investigative activities, we often show ourperformance to citizens. Especially crime scenes area sort ofstage to show it. In other words, performance of investigatorsare observed by victims / citizens in crime scenes. Thereforeit is vital to show the best performance at crime scenes to gainAwarding of Individual and Unit Awardees in the AFIS 2 PROJECT in NCRPO with then RD, NCRPOand now Chief, PNP, PDG ALAN LM PURISIMA and JICA TEAM Experts.
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