Written by Stephie Rose Magno and Lilian Cleth Mesa
In its continued commitment to produce competent and field-ready graduates, the University of Baguio’s School of Criminal Justice and Public Safety (UB-SCJPS) once again brought together key stakeholders from the country’s top law enforcement agencies in the Tripartite Review 2025—a long-running initiative aimed at strengthening criminal justice education through collaborative evaluation.
With the theme “Operationalizing Networks for Excellent Criminal Justice Education”—a guiding vision that has shaped the forum since 2018—the event served as a platform for open dialogue between educators, alumni, and representatives from the BJMP Regional Office CAR, Internal Affairs Service, National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), NAPOLCOM, Baguio City Police Office, BFP, CIDG, Traffic Unit, Highway Patrol Group, RMFB15, and Baguio City Male Dormitory.
Key recommendations from the forum included improving English and Math instruction to better prepare students for exams like the NAPOLCOM and CSE, incorporating public speaking and stress management into the criminology curriculum, and enhancing computer literacy in both undergraduate and forensic science programs. Suggestions also pointed to revising course descriptions for clarity and relevance, particularly in Fire Technology and Cybercrime subjects.
Internship reforms were also highlighted, with agencies calling for a more structured onboarding process, including agency-specific orientations, physical preparedness, and etiquette training. The NBI emphasized the need to include forensic science interns in their programs, recognizing their specialized skill set as highly relevant to investigative work.
In addition to the undergraduate curriculum, reviews also covered the master’s and doctoral programs in criminal justice, with concerns raised on course repetitions and accreditation of subjects for returning students.
UB-SCJPS Dean Dr. Charesma K. Lud-ayen expressed appreciation for the active engagement of the agencies, reaffirming the school’s dedication to keeping its programs aligned with industry standards and real-world demands.
Through strong partnerships and continuous dialogue, UB-SCJPS remains at the forefront of criminal justice education—ensuring its students are well-equipped to meet the challenges of the profession.
