Investigations Standard (ASIS INV-2025) (eBook)

The Standard provides a comprehensive framework for establishing and managing investigative programs within a variety of organizations. It outlines the necessary principles, processes, and best practices to ensure that investigations are conducted impartially, objectively, and in compliance with applicable legal and ethical guidelines. This Standard emphasizes the importance of a structured, systematic approach to investigations that balances fairness, accuracy, and efficiency while safeguarding confidentiality and the rights of all involved parties.

A key focus of this Standard is on the fundamental principles guiding investigations, including impartiality, independence, fact-based analysis, timeliness, and confidentiality. It highlights the vital importance of investigators maintaining high ethical standards and ensuring that investigative findings are well-documented, legally defensible, and actionable. The Standard provides detailed guidance on managing an investigations program, from defining objectives and policies to monitoring and continuously improving investigative processes. It also underscores the importance of aligning investigative activities with an organization’s broader risk management and compliance strategies.

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