Jurisdiction, Scope & Intake
Jurisdiction, Scope & Intake is a focused investigator training module that strengthens decision-making at the earliest and most critical stage of a case. Participants learn how to assess institutional jurisdiction, properly define investigative scope, and conduct structured intake analysis that aligns with policy and procedural fairness. This course emphasizes clarity, consistency, and defensible documentation to prevent scope creep, jurisdictional errors, and procedural missteps.
Description
Jurisdiction, Scope & Intake is a focused training module designed to help investigators make sound, defensible decisions at the very beginning of an investigation—where risk, error, and inconsistency most often occur.
This module walks participants through how to properly assess jurisdictional authority, define and control the scope of an investigation, and conduct effective intake analysis that aligns with policy, due process, and fairness principles. Emphasis is placed on avoiding overreach, underreach, and scope creep while ensuring concerns are routed appropriately and documented clearly.
Participants will strengthen their ability to:
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Evaluate whether an institution has jurisdiction to proceed
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Distinguish between intake, assessment, and investigation phases
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Define investigation scope with clarity and precision
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Make consistent, defensible intake decisions
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Document rationale in a way that withstands scrutiny
This module is ideal for investigators seeking greater confidence and consistency in early-stage decision-making and serves as a critical foundation for high-quality investigative practice.