Operative investigation group as optimized form of pre-trial investigation

  • V. Sakal PhD, Researcher of Scientific Laboratory on Pre-Trial Investigation Issues of National Academy of Internal Affairs
Keywords: investigative team interaction, investigator, specialist crime investigation, cooperation, team

Abstract

Article provides research of current complex issue – creation of operative investigation group as optimized form of pre-trial investigation. Practical experience of investigative groups proves its efficiency – their involvement in elaborate multi-tasked proceedings is proved to be the most advantageous form of cooperation between investigators and detectives. But existing scientific papers do not provide complex analysis of its mechanisms. Article is focused on relevance of constant development of specialized groups for especially grave crimes inquiry (homicide, forced disappearance, violent or sexual serial crimes etc). Author gives individual definition of operative investigation group as temporary formation created for harmonized joint activity and consists of investigator(s), detectives other enforcement staff and state agencies experts aimed to identify and investigate all facts of suspects’ criminal activity, complex qualified investigation of crimes in elaborate criminal proceedings, high-profile crimes and crimes committed within the territory of few administrative units in Ukraine and abroad. Author offers to create intergovernmental mixed operative investigation groups for especially grave crimes inquiry within the territory of Ukraine and other countries involving qualified experts.

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V. Sakal
PhD, Researcher of Scientific Laboratory on Pre-Trial Investigation Issues of National Academy of Internal Affairs

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Sakal, V. 1. Operative investigation group as optimized form of pre-trial investigation. Scientific Herald of the National Academy of Internal Affairs. 96, 3 (1), 40-51.
Issue
Vol 96 No 3 (2015)
Section
Combating crimes: theory and practice
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