Trace, Investigate, and Evaluate (TIE)

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2026
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Abstract
This chapter explains the Trace, Investigate, and Evaluate (TIE) process as a structured investigative strategy used in serious cases to identify potential offenders by categorising, prioritising, and scrutinising individuals through systematic enquiry and evaluation. It outlines national guidance and investigative doctrine, emphasising proportionality, legality, and compliance with human rights, while clearly distinguishing TIE subjects from suspects to avoid procedural and legal ambiguity. The chapter examines key operational considerations, including policy recording, category construction, prioritisation, and the use of scoring matrices to allocate resources and direct investigative focus effectively. It details core practices such as interviewing, searching, and evidence gathering, highlighting the importance of planning, accurate recording, behavioural observation, and rigorous evaluation of alibis, forensic material, and descriptive evidence. Finally, the chapter establishes procedures for elimination and implication, alongside search and refusal policies, which require continuous review to ensure decisions remain justified, proportionate, and responsive to emerging information.
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Authors Tony Cook
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Journal Oxford University Press eBooks
Year 2026
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10.1093/law/9780198971580.003.0008
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https://doi.org/10.1093/law/9780198971580.003.0008
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