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Investigation Management Survey - September 2023
1.
What part of the investigation process takes investigators or inspectors away from the front line the most?
Creating an officer’s witness statement
Analysing the evidence
Working out the elements or points of proof
Mapping evidence to elements of the offence
Putting the report or brief of evidence together
Duplicating data entry
Lodging exhibits onto an electronic platform
2.
How many cases do you normally handle per month?
1-10
10-50
50-150
>150
3.
In the last 12 months how has your workload changed in regards to the number of caseloads you handle per month?
-50%
0%
+50%
+100%
4.
Do you expect your case load to change over the next 6 months, by how much?
-50%
0%
+50%
+100%
5.
What are the three biggest challenges you encounter during an investigation?
Timeframes to complete the investigation
Workload
Understanding Current regulations
Transfer of information from 3rd party
Experience/skill level
Current case management system
Documenting and storing evidence
6.
What are the three most important solutions for improving your investigation management efficiency?
More Training
Better support for field staff / in-field mobile software
Configurable CMS to your industry
Pre-loaded current Industry regulations
Statistical reporting
More accurate/chronological evidence capture
Management support of targeted activities
Integrated evidence loading systems
A more consistent decision making process for offence/ breach
7.
What are the top three barriers to using the latest investigation technology tools?
Insufficient Funding
Time delays from inhouse dev builds
Lack of senior mgt/board support
Inability to integrate with modern systems
Not prioritised by agency
Lack of understanding of Solutions in the market
8.
What influences your decision when choosing the best potential technology solution?
Discussion with peers
Cost
Referral from like agency
Desktop research
Online reviews
Meeting with suppliers
Association forums
No influence, CTO/Minister decides
Previous experience
Attending industry events
9.
What are the key technology features that would improve your investigations?
Streamlined/integrated CMS processes
Better data/evidence capture
System that enforces a timeline of compliance
Improving field staff applications
Timelines and Chronology
Digital Evidence management
Integration with other systems
Strong workflows and task management
10.
What industry do you work in
Transport
Environment
Primary Industry
Govt Administration
Finance
Infrastructure/Utilities/Construction
Police/Public Safety
Health
Education
Mining
WHS/IR/HR
Current Progress,
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