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Criminologist Licensure Exam (CLE) reviewer
Mondspace (mondspace.app) is a review app for criminology graduates preparing for the Criminologist Licensure Exam (CLE), which is run by PRC. It covers the exam area by area and subject by subject, and every question comes with a full explanation. Free to start.
What the CLE track covers
The outline below is read from the live app. It follows the exam's own Table of Specifications, area by area. Open a subject to see its topics.
Criminalistics (Forensics)
Personal Identification Techniques
- Fingerprint Identification (Dactylography) and Henry/FBI Classification
- Ridge Characteristics and Fingerprint Pattern Types
- Friction Skin Impression Techniques (Live and Post-Mortem)
- Latent Print Detection and ACE-V Methodology
- Other Methods of Personal Identification (DNA and Forensic Odontology)
Forensic Photography
- Principles of Lighting, Flash Types, and Light Behavior
- Exposure Triangle: Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO
- Photography Procedures at Crime Scenes
- Digital/Analog Camera Systems and Lens Functions
Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology
- Role of Chemistry in Forensics and Legal Implications
- Tests for Blood, Semen, Fibers, Drugs, and Glass
- Biological vs. Chemical Poisons and Antidotes
- Packaging, Preservation, and Chain-of-Custody Principles
Questioned Documents Examination
- Types of Questioned Documents and Equipment Used
- Forgery and Signature Analysis
- Counterfeit Detection (Currency, ID, and Documents)
Lie Detection Techniques
- Principles of Deception Detection (Polygraph and Accuracy Factors)
- Phases of Polygraph Examination and Component Analysis
- Polygraph Question Types
Forensic Ballistics
- Ballistic Evidence Procedures and Courtroom Presentation
- Classification of Firearms; Ammunition and Markings
- Evidence Handling: Bullets, Cartridges, and Firearms
Forensic Report Writing and Laboratory Safety
- Forensic Reporting for Courtroom Testimony
- Laboratory Safety Protocols and Hazardous Material Handling
Crime Detection and Investigation (CDI)
Fundamentals of Criminal Investigation and Intelligence
- Objectives and Principles of Criminal Investigation and Intelligence
- Tools and Phases of Investigation
- Surveillance, Intelligence Cycle, and Handling of Informants
- Arrest: Kinds, Principles, and Legal Basis
- Crime Scene Search and Sketching
Specialized Crime Investigation 1: Crimes Against Persons (with Legal Medicine)
- Investigation of Crimes Against Persons
- Relevant Laws on Crimes Against Persons
- Forensic Aspects of Crimes Against Persons
Specialized Crime Investigation 2: Crimes Against Property (with Interview and Interrogation)
- Interview and Interrogation
- Investigation of Property Crimes
- Relevant Laws on Property Crimes
Traffic Management and Accident Investigation (with Driving)
- Traffic Management Systems and Role of Traffic Agencies
- Vehicle Registration, Licensing, and Traffic Signs
- Driving Principles, Right-of-Way, and Parking
- Traffic Laws and Regulations
- Traffic Accident Investigation
Fire Protection and Arson Investigation
- Fire Science: Fire Triangle, Heat Sources, and Products of Combustion
- Classification of Fires, Extinguishing Methods, and Firefighting Phases
- Alarm and Detection Systems
- Criminal Arson (PD 1613)
- Fire Scene Analysis: Origin, Cause, and Burn Patterns
Vice and Drug Education and Control
- Social Impact of Vices: Gambling, Alcoholism, Prostitution
- Drug Abuse Indicators and Drug Classification
- RA 9165: Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002
- Chain of Custody of Drug Evidence
Technical Writing: Legal Forms and Police Reports
- Legal Documents: Affidavits, Pleadings, Blotters, and Complaints
- Types of Police Reports: Spot, Progress, and Final
- Administrative Orders: Memoranda, Circulars, and Special Orders
Cybercrime and Environmental Laws
- Key Cybercrime and Environmental Laws
- Cybercrime Procedures
Criminal Law and Jurisprudence (CLJ)
Introduction to the Criminal Justice System (CLJ 1)
- Functions of Law Enforcement Agencies
- Role of Prosecutors
- Court Hierarchy and Trial Court Jurisdiction
- Role of the BJMP and BuCor in the Justice System
Human Rights Education (CLJ 2)
- Due Process and Equal Protection
- Custodial Rights and the Anti-Torture Act
- Unreasonable Searches and Seizures
- Limitations on Privacy, Speech, and Self-Incrimination
- Judicial Remedies: Habeas Corpus, Amparo, and Habeas Data
Criminal Law Book 1 (CLJ 3)
- Nature and Characteristics of Criminal Law
- Criminal Participation and Conspiracy
- Stages of Execution of Felonies
- Circumstances Affecting Criminal Liability
- Extinction of Criminal Liability
Criminal Law Book 2 (CLJ 4)
- Crimes Against Persons (RPC Title Eight)
- Crimes Against Property and Liberty (RPC Titles Nine and Ten)
- Crimes by Public Officers (RPC Title Seven)
- Crimes Against Honor and Chastity (RPC Titles Eleven and Thirteen)
- Offenses Under Special Penal Laws
- Other Felonies: Piracy, Public Order, and Public Morals (RPC Titles One, Three, and Six)
Criminal Evidence (CLJ 5)
- Concepts in Evidence
- Types of Evidence (Rules 128 to 133)
- Admissibility Rules
- Presentation of Evidence in Court
Criminal Procedure and Court Testimony (CLJ 6)
- Criminal Procedure and Court Jurisdiction
- Rights of the Accused During Trial
- Search and Arrest Protocols
- Inquest, Preliminary Investigation, and Barangay Proceedings
- Trial Stages
- Witness Handling in Court
Correctional Administration (COR)
Institutional Corrections
- Theories of Punishment, Sentencing, and Penology
- Rights-Based Correctional Practices
- Correctional Agency Structures
- Personnel Training, Roles, and Accountability
- Admission, Release, Custody, Security, and Visitation
- Inmate Discipline, Movement, and Riot or Escape Protocols
- Incident and Crisis Management
Non-Institutional Corrections
- Executive Clemency
- Probation System
- Parole System
- RA 10592: Good Conduct Time Allowance
- Preventive Imprisonment and Time Allowances
- RA 11362: Community Service Act
Therapeutic Modalities and Rehabilitation
- Behavioral, Emotional, and Vocational Rehabilitation Programs
- Rehabilitation Implementation in BJMP and BuCor
- Reintegration Programs and Community Support
- Evaluation and Sustainability of Reintegration Policies
- Legal and Policy Framework of Rehabilitation
- Therapeutic Community Modality Program (TCMP)
Law Enforcement Administration (LEA)
Law Enforcement Organization and Administration
- Principles of Organization and Management
- Powers and Functions of Major Agencies
- Evaluation of Policing System Efficiency
- PNP Personnel Administration
Comparative Models in Policing
- Theories of Policing and Transnational Crime
- International Police Cooperation
- Application of Models in Operations
- Police in a Multicultural Society
Introduction to Industrial Security
- RA 11917: Private Security Services Industry Act
- Security Skills and Intelligence
- Risk Management and Business Continuity
- Security Theory: Architectural and Physical Security
Law Enforcement Operations and Crime Mapping
- Principles of Operations and Planning
- Crime Mapping and Analysis
- Operational Plans of Agencies
- CPTED and GIS for Crime Prevention
- Rights of Persons Affected by Law Enforcement
Police Values, Leadership, and Management
- Philippine Nationalism and Patriotism
- RA 8491: Flag and Heraldic Code
- 1987 Constitution: Preamble and Key Articles
- Leadership Theories and Styles
- Managerial Types and Characteristics
- Management Functions (POLSC)
- Decision-Making and Problem-Solving
Sociology of Crimes and Ethics (SOC)
Introduction to Criminology and Psychology of Crimes
- Concepts of Crime and Criminology
- Theories of Crime Causation
- Crime Typologies
- Victimology
- Introduction to Criminal Law and RA 11131
- Human Development and Clinical Psychology
Philippine Criminal Justice System
- Components of the Criminal Justice System
- Structural Overview of the System
- Policing in the Philippines
- Role of Prosecution
- Role of the Courts
- Corrections
- Community Role in the Justice System
- Criminal Justice Planning and Research
- Trends and Issues in the Justice System
Ethics and Values in Professional Conduct
- PNP Code of Professional Conduct and Ethical Standards
- Police-Community Relations
Juvenile Delinquency and Crime Prevention
- Nature and Extent of Juvenile Delinquency
- Juvenile Justice and Prevention
Dispute Resolution and Crisis Management
- Concepts of Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Justice Frameworks: Restorative and Retributive
- Crisis Management in Law Enforcement
- Legal References in Dispute Resolution
Criminological Research, Statistics, and Technical Writing
- Research Design and Methodology
- Academic Honesty and Citation
- Research Components
- Statistical Analysis and Presentation
How Mondspace helps you review for the CLE
- Practice questions with a full explanation after every answer.
- Flashcards, including fill-in-the-blank cards, for what you keep forgetting.
- Timed mock boards that follow the exam's own areas.
- A progress view that shows which subjects are strong and which are not.
- My Reviewer: upload your own notes and drill from them.
Questions
Is it Mondspace or Mindspace?
Mondspace, spelled M-O-N-D-S-P-A-C-E. It is a brand name, not a typo, and it is a different product from Mindspace. Search for "mondspace.app" to find us.
Is Mondspace affiliated with PRC?
No. Mondspace is an independent review tool. It is not affiliated with the PRC, CSC, NAPOLCOM or any review center.
Can I try the CLE track before paying?
Yes. It is free to start. Make an account and open the Criminologist Licensure Exam (CLE) track.