Investigating Harassment Complaints —Fiorenza

Identify and gather any documents or other physical evidence promptly before either can be destroyed. Visit the site where the incident took place. This also helps refine questioning and helps the investigator determine which witnesses are reliable. For example, if a witness says she was leaning against a file cabinet when she observed the incident, by visiting the site the investigator can determine whether the witness had an unobstructed view of the incident. Like the time line, it also helps to reconstruct the incident with a greater level of detail.