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Investigations Community Survey
1.
Where does the Investigations Community provide the most value?
Reading posts or posting on Connect
The monthly calls
Quarterly webinars
All of the above
What's the Investigations Community?
2.
How often do you log onto Connect?
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
What is this Connect you speak of?
3.
Are you interested in attending or speaking at a webinar for the Investigations Community?
Yes, but attend only
No
Yes, both attend or speak
4.
What topics of a webinar most interest you?
Computer Forensics
Ask me anything
Social media exploitation
Workplace violence investigations
Background Investigations and Due Diligence
Future of investigations
Fraud investigations
Threat management investigations
Accident or incident investigations
Cybersecurity investigations
Ethics in investigations
Investigations program leadership
Insider threat
Women in investigations
Other (please specify)
5.
Demographic questions: What industry do you work in?
Manufacturing
Technology
Supply Chain or Transportation
Law Enforcement
Military
Retail
Private or Contract Investigations
Education
Energy
Healthcare
Financial Services
Insurance
Aerospace or Defense Contracting
Telecommunications
Entertainment or Media
Pharmaceuticals
Public Administration
Other (please specify)
6.
What are your biggest challenges as an investigator?
Limited resources: Investigators often have limited resources, such as time, staff, and funding, which can make it difficult to conduct a thorough investigation.
Technical complexity: With the increasing reliance on technology, investigations often involve technical complexity, such as the need to analyze large amounts of data, decrypt encrypted messages, or trace the source of cyber attacks.
Legal and ethical issues: Investigators must navigate complex legal and ethical issues, such as privacy concerns, search and seizure laws, and the admissibility of evidence in court.
Lack of cooperation: In some cases, investigators may face resistance or lack of cooperation from individuals or organizations that are the subject of the investigation.
Cultural and linguistic barriers: Investigations that cross cultural and linguistic boundaries can be particularly challenging, as investigators may need to navigate different legal systems and customs.
Emotional toll: Investigating crimes and other serious incidents can take an emotional toll on investigators, who may be exposed to traumatic events or difficult working conditions.
Other (please specify)
7.
What tech tools do you use to conduct investigations?
Microsoft Office (Word, PPT, Excel, etc.)
Public records databases
Social media search tools
Case management software
GPS devices
Drones
Other (please specify)
8.
What investigations-centric certification do you find provides the most value to your career?
PCI - Professional Certified Investigator (ASIS international)
CFE - Certified Fraud Examiner (ACFE)
State PI License
Certified Forensic Interviewer
Law enforcement investigator academy or course
Other (please specify)
9.
Do you want the IC to host a PCI prep course?
Yes
No
Online
In person
Other (please specify)
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