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040			_aUniversity of Cebu-Banilad _cUniversity of Cebu-Banilad
100			_aGervise, Jayrone, _eauthor.
245			_aScene of the crime operation : _bexploring the lived experiences of SOCO personnel in Cebu City / _cJayrone Gervise, Clyde M. Ermac, Christiane Fritz Matillano, John Kalvin Mingo, Junel L. Valmores.
260			_aCebu City, Philippines : _bUniversity of Cebu-Banilad, _cc2025.
300			_a230 pages : _bcolored illustrations / _c28 cm.
336			_2rdacontent _atext
337			_2rdamedia _aunmediated
338			_2rdacarrier _avolume
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references.
520			_a"The Scene of the Crime Operative [SOCO] plays a vital role in preserving crime scenes and ensuring justice through investigation, evidence collection, and forensic examination. However, personnel assigned to the Regional Forensic Unit 7 in Doña Modesta S Gaisano St., Brgy Sudlon, Lahug Cebu City continue to face operational challenges that affect their efficiency and performance. This qualitative study explored the lived experiences of SOCO peronnel during crime scene operations, focusing on issues related to equipment shortages, limited manpower, time pressure, and adverse weather conditions. Using a descriptive phenomenological approach, data were gathered from ten (10) SOCO members through in-depth interviews and analyzed thematically. Findings revealed that SOCO personnel consistently prioritize evidence preservation and justice while maintaining coordination through teamwork and communication. Despite their dedication, they encounter persistent problems such as insufficient forensic tools, lack of manpower, and stress caused by time constraints and environmental factors. To manage these challenges, they rely on cooperation, coordination, and social support. The study emphasizes the need of modernize forensic tools, increase manpower, improve communication systems, and provide continuous training to sustain operational readiness. It also calls for stronger government support" and funding to enhance SOCO personnel's resilience and effectiveness in fulfeelinotheir crucial role in forensic" —Ap
521			_bAdullt
541			_xPableo-Borbon, Deniebelle _yCollege of Criminology _zCriminology
650			_aScene of the crime operative [SOCO}.
650			_aCrime scene operations.
650			_aOperational challenges.
650			_aManpower limitations.
650			_aTime pressure.
650			_aQualitative research.
650			_aForensic response.
650			_aResources management.
650			_aRegional Forensic Unit 7.
650			_aBarangay Lahug Sudlon, Cebu.
700			_aErmac, Clyde M., _eauthor.
700			_aMatillano, Christiane Fritz, _eauthor.
700			_aMingo, John Kalvin, _eauthor.
700			_aValmores, Junel l., _eauthor.
942			_2ddc _cTHE
998			_cGian [new] _d04/27/2026
999			_c15209 _d15209