CPI Best Practices & Standard Procedures 3

Question 1

Under ASIS International standards, a CPI's investigative report should PRIMARILY contain:

Accepted Answer

Factual observations, evidence collected, and source information

Answer

ASIS standards require investigative reports to document factual observations, evidence, and sources, avoiding unsupported opinions.

Question 2

When is it appropriate for an investigator to make a citizen's arrest?

Accepted Answer

Only when a felony is committed in the investigator's presence and jurisdictional law allows it

Answer

Citizen's arrests are legally justified in most jurisdictions only when a felony is witnessed directly and local law explicitly permits it.

Question 3

What is the BEST practice when an investigation involves potential criminal activity by the client?

Accepted Answer

Withdraw from the case and consult legal counsel

Answer

When an investigator discovers the client may be involved in criminal activity, withdrawing and seeking legal advice protects the investigator from complicity.

Question 4

Proper file management in investigative practice requires that case files be:

Accepted Answer

Retained according to a defined retention schedule and secured against unauthorized access

Answer

Case files must follow a documented retention schedule and be secured to protect confidentiality and meet potential legal discovery requirements.

Question 5

Which statement BEST describes the use of pretext in an investigation?

Accepted Answer

Pretext is permitted when it does not involve fraud, misrepresentation of law enforcement status, or violate specific laws

Answer

Investigators may use pretext as long as they do not impersonate law enforcement, commit fraud, or violate applicable statutes.

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CPI Best Practices & Standard Procedures 3