Is There Any Value In Unfounded Or Unsustained Cases?While all agencies routinely sustain cases that end up going to a criminal or administrative hearing, the majority of cases are more likely…Mar 14, 2022Mar 14, 2022
What Are Some Drawbacks of Conducting Remote Interviews?When the pandemic first shut down the office and sent our unit to work from home, we thought the situation was temporary. Here we are a few…Mar 10, 2022Mar 10, 2022
What Are The Advantages Of Conducting Remote Interviews?When the pandemic first shut down the office and sent our unit to work from home, we thought the situation was temporary. Now, here we are…Mar 10, 2022Mar 10, 2022
How Do I Find Statutes or Policies For A Program I’m Investigating?For most law enforcement investigators, knowledge of their state’s penal code and code of criminal procedures will get them through almost…Feb 26, 2022Feb 26, 2022
What Can Case Disposition Ratios Teach Us About Our Investigative Team?If you manage an investigative team, one helpful metric to measure is the ratios of your case dispositions for a given period.Feb 26, 2022Feb 26, 2022
Conducting Successful Remote InterviewsWhen the pandemic first shut down the office and sent our unit to work from home, we thought the situation was temporary. Now, here we are…Feb 25, 2022Feb 25, 2022
What Should I Know About A Written Complaint?Most investigators start their investigation when they receive a written allegation or complaint. These can come in the form of a letter…Feb 23, 2022Feb 23, 2022
What Is The Burden of Proof?When you are assigned a case to investigate, you should always know which entity in your investigation has the “burden of proof.” The…Feb 20, 2022Feb 20, 2022
Which Verb Tense Should I Use In My Reports?Every company and agency has its requirements for its investigative reports, but there are a few general rules investigators should follow…Feb 20, 2022Feb 20, 2022
How Does The Chain of Command Management System Affect Investigator Skills?Most investigative agencies use a management structure called the Chain of Command. This system, borrowed from the military, places a…Feb 18, 2022Feb 18, 2022