Investigative Officer
/ɪnˈvɛstɪɡətɪv ˈɒfɪsər/
Definitions
- (n.) An official authorized to conduct investigations into legal or regulatory matters, gathering evidence and reporting findings for potential prosecution or compliance enforcement.
The investigative officer collected crucial evidence during the fraud inquiry.
Forms
- investigative officer
- investigative officers
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Commentary
The term specifically denotes an officer with investigatory authority, not merely any investigator. Usage in statutes or regulations often ties the role to formal legal or administrative inquiry functions.
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