What does POI mean in LAW & LEGAL

A Period of Investigation (POI) is a specified length of time during which an investigation process takes place. Generally, it should encompass all activities related to the investigation such as interviews, searches, evidence gathering, etc.

The start of a period of investigation varies depending on the context and purpose for which it is being applied. For example, in criminal investigations, it would usually begin when police first become aware of potential wrongdoing or suspicious activity. In corporate settings, it can begin with an internal audit or when something goes wrong with operations that could result in losses or damage.

The duration of a period of investigation depends on what is being investigated and how thoroughly investigators wish to explore the matter. There can be very brief investigations that take only days or weeks while more complex issues might require months at minimum before they are resolved or concluded. As such, there really is no set timeline for how long any given POI may last.

During any period of investigation, all relevant information should be collected and compiled into reports so that everyone involved can refer to them if needed. This includes documents, recordings (audio/video), photographs taken at the scene(s) under investigation and witness statements among others items which could provide evidence concerning the matter surrounding the case in question.

Once an investigation has been successfully completed within its assigned period of time, law enforcement officers may make arrests if warranted by their findings; corporations may take corrective measures if operational problems have been identified; and governments may issue resolutions based on their discoveries from the investigations carried out over their POIs.