Investigation structure.

[rpmV8]

Question for the more experienced among you.
If a particular case is not likely to end up in court, (missing person, cheating partner etc) is it still advisable to structure your investigation and methods as if it will end up in court, or are you just making life harder for yourself?

[CapitalStudent]

Not experienced in Investigations, but my experience outside of this field is that if you consistently work with the same structure, it becomes second nature and much easier for you when you need to use it.

Also, I've the impression that if you work as professionally as possible (constructing a investigation for court), your clients and colleagues will have a better impression of you for passing work on.

[BigGeorge]

rpmV8

Based on hard (tough) experience, always investigate on the basis that the matter will go to court. Always. No matter what the client says. Clients have a habit of changing their minds depending on their needs.

 

BigGeorge