The VM Blog
In our blog, you’ll read about everything from workplace misconduct, report writing, and investigating stale complaints to interviewing non-employee witnesses. We hope these articles help you better understand the investigative law process, where common misunderstandings and hold-ups happen, and best practices we can all employ.
Delivering The Lybarger Admonition The Correct Way
When public employers conduct workplace investigations—especially those involving law enforcement or public safety personnel—the process becomes complex when potential criminal conduct overlaps with administrative misconduct. In these instances, investigators must protect both the agency’s right to accountability and the employee’s constitutional rights. The tool used to maintain this balance is the Lybarger admonition.
The Impact Of Public Safety Workplace Culture On Investigations
Public safety employee relationships are multi-dimensional and unique. This blog explores two of the most impactful aspects of these workplaces: (1) the strict, paramilitary chain of command; and, (2) the strong cultural bonds that make first responders more akin to family than ordinary colleagues.