DISCIPLINARY ACTION CHECKLIST - IAFC

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[ ] Look at the Who/What/When/Where/How? [ ] Start with general questions, narrow to more specific questions [ ] May need to ask same question in different ways in order to determine consistency in the interviewee’s statements [ ] Have relevant documents available for use in interviews (i.e., policies, E- mails, bank statements, accident reports) [ ] Pay attention and document body language, eye contact, other non-verbal communication [ ] Ask about facts [ ] Ask “Is there anything else?” [ ] Remain neutral [ ] Do not promise confidentiality [ ] Remind interviewees not to discuss the investigation with fellow employees [ ] Remind interviewees that retaliation will not be tolerated [ ] Be consistent in your approach [ ] Stick to the scope [ ] Revisit your plan and revise as necessary [ ] DOCUMENT, DOCUMENT, DOCUMENT! TYING IT ALL TOGETHER -- REPORT OF FINDINGS [ ] Review and compile investigative notes/tapes [ ] Review and determine relevancy of documents [ ] Review and determine relevancy of witness statements [ ] Assess and document credibility of witnesses [ ] Based on facts [ ] Corroboration of other witnesses’ statements or documents [ ] Observation of non-verbal communications [ ] Consistency of statements 6
[ ] Prepare written report of findings [ ] State the scope of the investigation [ ] List witnesses and documents used as evidence [ ] Summarize information from each document and witness [ ] Assess credibility of evidence and its’ relevancy to the matter of the investigation [ ] State findings of fact on each element of the alleged offense/violation [ ] Include relative documents in report or appendix to the report [ ] Determine if recommendations for action are to be part of the report; if so, it should follow the findings of fact [ ] The report may be a matter of public record 7
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