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Civil & Criminal Investigations

Prepare…Investigative Strategy

Develop case specific investigative strategy
All incidents are reported to or investigated (OSHA,
NTSB, Risk Management, Road and Bridge, etc.)
But not all reported incidents are investigated
What: Evidence or witnesses are time-sensitive
Who: Additional or expert information sources
How: Find witnesses, reports, photographs,
experts, etc.

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Prepare…Go to the Scene
When: As close to the same date and time as
underlying incident (ASAP). The same season may
be necessary (i.e. rafting and river conditions)
Do this before interviewing witnesses to familiarize
yourself with what they report
DO NOT assume that all evidence has been
documented and collected
Compare the scene to the reports and discovery
Consider revisiting the scene after interviewing
witnesses to confirm their information

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Prepare…Go to the Scene
Use the perspective of the victims,
witnesses, and responding personnel
Look for any inconsistencies or discrepancies
Look for contradicting and supporting
evidence
Look for new evidence

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