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Fast Facts: 6 Pillars of a Successful Investigation

By SM Staff

27 March 2023

Focus on Investigations

Despite the diverse nature of investigations, there are six elements commonly seen in successful investigation programs, according to ASIS International’s Investigations Standard.

Learn more about investigations from the standard here. All ASIS Standards and Guidelines are available for free to ASIS members as eBooks. Printed versions are also available.

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