Investigation Coaching – There When You Need Us
Benard + Associates is announcing the creation of our new coaching division, Source Coaching. Source is an extension of our investigation and education ...
July 20, 2018
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The Realities of Search Warrants
As investigators, we are often asked by our clients to use search warrants to obtain information that will further an investigation. Of course, wanting to please our clients, we would be happy to do so whenever possible, and indicated. However, most often we are in a position where we must explain why we cannot obtain a search warrant, or why using a search warrant would not be appropriate in the circumstances. I have written about search warrants in the past and explained the process for obtaining one....
May 1, 2017 -
The Importance of an “Open Mind” – Fairness in Investigations
In a recent matter, Bairaj Shoan and Attorney General of Canada (2016 FC 1003), a federal court judge rejected a workplace harassment investigation due to an improper investigation into alleged workplace harassment. In the decision, The Honourable Mr. Justice Zinn found that due to a lack of procedural fairness and natural justice within the investigation process, it could not be considered as evidence against the alleged harasser....
March 10, 2017 -
Meet our newest Investigator, Stefanie Blacker
We are very pleased to introduce Stefanie Blacker, who joined Benard + Associates on November 21, 2016....
December 15, 2016 -
Happy Holidays
As another year ends, we want to thank our clients, associates, friends, and family for their support in 2016. Each year brings about the demands of change and the excitement of new challenges. We look forward to all that 2017 will bring, and we wish all of you the very best for a wonderful holiday season and a new year filled with peace and love....
December 15, 2016 -
Going on the Record: Audio-recording Interviews
Whether to audio-record interviews can be a contentious issue. As investigators, we are often questioned, sometimes by opposing counsel at disciplinary hearings or tribunals, why we did, or did not, audio-record an interview....
May 16, 2016 -
Professional Decision Writing
Benard + Associates is pleased to offer a new service to complement the investigation and mediation services we currently offer our regulatory clients. As part of the spectrum of complaint resolution, Benard + Associates is now offering professional decision writing services to assist our clients in resolving matters in a timely manner....
April 14, 2016 -
The Importance of Being Ernest – 7 Tips to Avoid Bias in Your Investigations
Anyone who has attended a course or workshop on investigations will have likely heard the instructor emphasize the importance of being unbiased in your investigation. However, despite this sound advice bias still finds a way to creep into some investigations. The result can be catastrophic for everyone....
December 4, 2015 -
Surveillance Techniques – New Considerations for a Changing World
The use of surveillance is common in some areas of investigative work, while in other areas it has not been relied upon as heavily. There has been controversy over its use and as a result there is no shortage of case law where the issues of surveillance and the manner in which it is carried out has been considered....
August 27, 2015
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