MODULE ONE

INTRODUCTION

• Introduction and Course Outline
• Types of investigations
• Value of Good Investigative Practices

MODULE TWO

PRE-INVESTIGATION CONSIDERATIONS

• Pre-investigation Considerations
• Concurrent External Investigations
• Public Relations Considerations
• Choosing an Investigator
• Developing an Investigative Strategy or Plan

MODULE THREE

RECEIVING AND EVALUATING A COMPLAINT

• Receiving and Evaluating the Complaint
• Confidentiality vs. Transparency
• Notice
• Interim Measures
• Amnesty

MODULE FOUR

INTERVIEWS: LOGISTICS, WHO TO INTERVIEW, AND HOW TO INTERVIEW EFFECTIVELY

• Interviews Logistics
• Participation by Parties and Witnesses
• Required Disclosures - Garrity Rights
• Conducting the Interview - Tips for Good Questioning
• Post-Interview Considerations
• Interviewing High-Level Employees and Police

MODULE FIVE

GATHERING EVIDENCE

• Corroborating Evidence
• Direct and Circumstantial Evidence
• Other Types of Evidence
• Evidence Collection
• Assessing Relevance and Authenticity

MODULE SIX

WEIGHING AND EVALUATING EVIDENCE

• Weight of Evidence
• Assessing Credibility and Reliability
• Plausibility
• Motives
• Demeanor of Parties and Witnesses
• Effects of Trauma
• Evaluating Inconsistencies

MODULE SEVEN

REPORT WRITING

• Key components of a report (recommended)
• Style/audience/tone
• Final Decision
  
   

MODULE EIGHT

YOU'RE DONE.... NOW WHAT?

• Disclosure of the report
• Best practices for document retention and use of the attorney-client privilege
• Notifications
• Appeals
• Post-Appeal Considerations
• Consultation with In-House Counsel

FIRST FORUM

Thursday, October 31, 2024, 12:00-1:15 p.m. ET

• Opportunity for Q&A with course instructors
• Unable to attend live? The recording is available on the course platform for all registrants

SECOND FORUM

Tuesday, December 3, 2024, 2:00-3:15 p.m. ET

• Opportunity for Q&A with course instructors
• Unable to attend live? The recording is available on the course platform for all registrants