The key to every good investigation is planning. Planning is essential to ensure that:
- the investigation is carried out methodically and in a professional manner.
- resources are used to best effect and additional resources can be made available if required.
- sources of evidence are not overlooked and opportunities for people to remove, destroy or alter evidence are minimized.
- The primary planning tool available to an investigator is an investigation plan, and such a plan should be prepared before embarking on an investigation.
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