Introduction to Internal Investigations

This course defines the internal investigation and its importance to a successful workplace. The syllabus is a  general overview for security practitioners, human resources specialists, and department managers and supervisors, among others.

The student is introduced to six investigative strategies available to the corporate investigator. Likewise, the course presents some potential risks of unprofessional, incompetent, workplace investigations.

Additionally, the course describes the Process of Investigation as five stages:

1. Preparation and Planning

2. Information Collection and Fact Finding

3. Verification and Analysis

4. Determination and Delivery of Corrective Action

5. Prevention and Education

Includes .PDF resources that provide an introduction to investigative and informational interview techniques.