Theft, Misconduct & Internal Investigation Cases

The investigation begins with an engagement and behavioural assessment session conducted by the behavioural analyst.

Purpose of this phase:

• Establish rapport and trust
• Encourage cooperation and procedural participation
• Understand behavioural patterns and emotional responses
• Assess stress indicators, inconsistencies, and vulnerabilities
• Prepare the individual for the investigative process and polygraph procedure

This phase forms part of the investigation and assists in creating a psychologically safe but accountable environment.

Conducted by:

Behavioural Analyst

The individual undergoes:

• Intensive investigative interviewing
• Information verification
• Pre-polygraph interview
• Polygraph examination
• Post-test interview and result discussion

Where necessary, further questioning and investigative interrogation techniques may be utilised to clarify inconsistencies and reach factual conclusions.

The behavioural analyst and investigator may jointly engage the examinee during this stage to evaluate:

• Behavioural reactions
• Verbal and non-verbal indicators
• Accountability and credibility
• Overall cooperation

Conducted by:

• Investigator/Polygraph Examiner
• Behavioural Analyst

Once all interviews, assessments, and examination procedures are completed, the investigation concludes with a detailed professional report.

The report may include:

• Summary of investigative procedures followed
• Behavioural findings and observations
• Polygraph examination outcome
• Interview findings and inconsistencies
• Professional conclusions
• Recommendations for the client

Outcome:

The client receives a comprehensive investigation overview to support internal disciplinary, operational, or risk-management decisions.

Conducted by:

• Behavioural Analyst/Wellness Consultant