Internal theft investigations are high-stakes and legally complex. This SOP provides a structured framework that protects both the business and the investigator while maximizing prosecution outcomes.
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Phase 1: Initial Indicator Assessment
Before opening a formal investigation, document:
- Source of information (camera review, tip, exception report, physical count)
- Specificity of indicator (time, date, register, transaction ID)
- Whether indicator is corroborated by a second source
Do NOT: interview the subject, review additional footage, or alert management broadly before completing this checklist...
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