Investigator TodayIs 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…4 min read·Mar 14, 2022----
Investigator TodayWhat 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…4 min read·Mar 10, 2022----
Investigator TodayWhat 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…5 min read·Mar 10, 2022----
Investigator TodayHow 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…4 min read·Feb 26, 2022----
Investigator TodayWhat 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.6 min read·Feb 26, 2022----
Investigator TodayConducting 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…4 min read·Feb 25, 2022----
Investigator TodayWhat 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…3 min read·Feb 23, 2022----
Investigator TodayWhat 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…2 min read·Feb 20, 2022----
Investigator TodayWhich 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…3 min read·Feb 20, 2022----
Investigator TodayHow 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…4 min read·Feb 18, 2022----