CPI Best Practices & Standard Procedures 5

Question 1

What is the BEST course of action when an investigator is unsure whether a specific investigative technique is legal in the jurisdiction?

Accepted Answer

Consult with qualified legal counsel before using the technique

Answer

Consulting qualified legal counsel before using a questionable technique is the professional standard to ensure compliance and avoid liability.

Question 2

Which practice is considered ESSENTIAL when closing an investigation?

Accepted Answer

Complete a written final report, secure all case materials, and confirm client receipt

Answer

Case closure requires a documented final report, secured case materials, and confirmed client delivery to ensure accountability and potential future reference.

Question 3

When conducting open-source intelligence (OSINT) research, an investigator must be careful to:

Accepted Answer

Use only publicly accessible information without circumventing privacy settings

Answer

OSINT must be limited to genuinely public information; circumventing privacy controls or impersonating others may violate computer fraud and identity laws.

Question 4

A CPI is approached by a law enforcement officer requesting the investigator's case file without a subpoena. The BEST response is to:

Accepted Answer

Politely decline and advise the officer that a subpoena or court order is required

Answer

Without a subpoena or court order, an investigator is not legally obligated to surrender case files and should require proper legal process to protect client confidentiality.

Question 5

Which of the following BEST describes the principle of 'due diligence' in investigative practice?

Accepted Answer

Performing a thorough, reasonable, and professionally competent investigation given the circumstances

Answer

Due diligence requires investigators to conduct thorough and competent investigations commensurate with the complexity and stakes of the assignment.

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CPI Best Practices & Standard Procedures 5