Earlier, we talked about how important it is to ensure that investigations are conducted
in a timely fashion.
There is nothing more complicated than an investigation that takes two, three or four months. At the RCMP, we have a policy that requires investigations to finish within a year. If they don't, investigators are required to file documents explaining why the deadline was not met. For most people, this feels like a long time. It is sill worth noting that our investigations usually conclude well before the 365-day deadline.
I would like to stress the importance of recognizing that this is an essential dynamic and that, consequently, things must be done as quickly and as efficiently as possible.