Guides on timelines, documentation, and how decisions are made and justified in investigations.
Timelines, Documentation, and Decision-Making Criteria
Guides on timelines, documentation, and how decisions are made and justified in investigations.
Establish realistic timelines for each phase, with milestones and escalation points. Communicate expectations to involved parties and adjust for complexity while preserving fairness and safety.
Documentation should be objective, factual, and traceable. Map evidence to findings, note credibility considerations, and document limitations or gaps. Maintain an auditable record that supports subsequent remediation decisions.
Decision-making criteria include the standard of proof, credibility assessment, and alignment with policy. Decisions should be based on evidence quality and legal considerations, and should identify specific corrective actions or remedies where warranted.