Can I Tell A Person Is Lying By Watching Their Body Language?
Here are ten things professionals keep in mind when trying to detect deception by watching someone's body language.
What Is The Purpose Of An Investigation?
The investigative triangle is a basic lesson in the special relationship held by three critical investigation components. Learn more about the investigative triangle here.
How Can I Get An Anxious Witness To Tell Me More?
Most people believe in justice, but they do not want to get overly involved in other people's business.
What’s The Best Way To Present A Project To Leadership?
Executive managers value information, and they don't care whether something seems positive or negative to you; they want all of the information they need to make intelligent decisions.
Is There Any Value In Unfounded Or Unsustained Cases?
Knowing how to capitalize on these instances is one of the essential responsibilities of investigative leadership.
What Are The Advantages Of Conducting Remote Interviews?
Remote interviews offer huge benefits over the way we used to work.
How Do I Conduct A Successful Remote Interview?
Here are six things you can do to have a more successful remote interview.
What Are Some Drawbacks Of Conducting Remote Interviews?
However we feel about remote interviews, they are here to stay, and as professionals, we should develop and master this critical skill.
When Writing My Investigative Report, Who Is My Audience?
Properly written reports win hearings and avoid lawsuits. They show the investigator’s work and put the agency’s professionalism on public display.
What Is The First Gap Of The Investigation?
Differing points of view can quickly muddle communication between parties, even if they are making an effort to work together.
How Do I Find Statutes or Policies For A Program I'm Investigating?
Finding the relevant government codes, agency policies, or program requirements is often a daunting task.
Should I Follow My Instincts During An Investigation?
The investigator has one job: to find the objective truth of what happened.
How Does The Chain Of Command Management System Affect Investigator Skills?
How following the Chain of Command can adversely affect investigator skill sharing.
What Can Case Disposition Ratios Teach Us About Our Investigative Team?
Case ratios can provide the investigative manager with valuable information about their investigative team.
Should I Dismiss Anonymous Complaints?
Some investigators dismiss anonymous complaints so they can close the case. Is this practice okay?
Which Tense Should I Use In My Reports?
Learn why past tense is king when it comes to investigative reports.
What Should I Know About A Written Complaint?
Avoid this mistake that even seasoned investigators make.
What Is Burden Of Proof?
Do you know what “burden of proof? means and how it will affect your investigation?
10 Signs Your Team Needs More Training
Read here to find out if your investigators need more training.
The Need For Professional Training
The high demand for professional investigators has driven the need for professional training.