“Método de casos” Aplicados a Cuerpos de Policía: una Revisión Sistemática

Abstract

his thesis project addresses the problem of the limited application of the case method in the training and evaluation of police forces in Colombia, despite its recognized pedagogical value in other disciplines for developing analytical skills, critical judgment, and decision-making in complex contexts.The main objective was to conduct a systematic review of existing literature on the applicability of the case method as an andragogical strategy for evaluating professional competencies in officers of the Colombian National Police Superior Academy. This involved identifying key studies and academic documents on the use of the case method in police evaluation contexts and analyzing its advantages, limitations, and necessary conditions for implementation. The ultimate goal was to propose guidelines and recommendations for incorporating the case method as an andragogical strategy in the evaluation processes of the Colombian National Police Superior Academy. The results showed that while the case method is a well-established tool indisciplines such as law, medicine, and administration, its use in police education is nascent and fragmented. This is largely due to the persistence of behaviorist and militarized models that limit the development of higher-order competencies like ethics and critical judgment. Nevertheless, it was identified that this methodology facilitates deep experiential learning, connects theory and practice, and contributes to the formation of reflective and ethical police officers. In conclusion, it was determined that the systematic incorporation of the case method can strengthen police professionalization in Colombia, provided that institutional