Information and Guidance for Internal and External Investigation Officers

Guidance for Investigation Officers

Please follow this link for guidance for Internal and External Investigating Officers 

Templates for Internal and External Investigating Officers

These following documents are to be read in conjunction with the guidance for Internal and External Investigating Officers which can be accessed at the top of this page.

Please use the links below to access templates and examples of letters, forms and reports for use in Internal and External Investigations: 

Template Letters, forms and reports:

• Terms of Reference for Investigation Officer / Investigation
• Letter from Investigating Officer to relevant parties notifying of commencement of an investigation
• Letter inviting individual to an investigatory interview
• Letter regarding Fairness at Work investigation from Investigating Officer to Complainant and Respondent
• Investigation Planning Checklist
• Investigation Planning Matrix
• Interview Summary
• Record of Interview
• Witness Statement
• Investigation Report
• Investigation Officer’s Log