Information and evidence discovery, in the context of investigative and courtroom proceedings, sometimes calls upon the need to involve an expert in a particular field of study. Experts are usually called upon to examine evidence and formulate certain inferences, opinions and conclusions about the "Facts In Issue" involved in a case.

Our list of expert witnesses have been recognized for their special skills and abilities in a particular area of expertise.

While the CPIO does not warrant or guarantee the services offered herein, whether expressed or implied, we recognize the importance to have these resources available for the benefit our members.

Who qualifies as an expert?

QUALIFICATIONS: Our experts are CPIO Individual or Associate members that have qualified their expert status:

By being declared or recognized as an expert witness in a court proceeding within the last 3 years,
By obtaining an industry-recognized certification or designation in a particular discipline that is granted by a non-profit professional organization of his or her peers, within the preceding 3 years (e.g., ACFE, ACFI, ISFCE), or
Being course certified within the preceding 3 years by a government agency, college or university that specializes in industry-specific training, or

AND

Where such application for consideration has been reviewed and approved by the Council of Private Investigators - Ontario.

All members seeking to be listed as an expert must provide documentary evidence of their status by providing (a) a certificate of completion (with confirmation of membership status - if relevant), or (b) a court transcript that shows the individual being recognized by the court as an expert.

NOTE: Each expert status request will be reviewed and qualified on an independent, per case basis. Agencies do not qualify for this service.

Any member wishing to be listed as an expert should make a formal request by e-mail, with supporting documentation, to: director.communications@cpi-ontario.com. Please attach all relevant information as .PDF or .DOC file formats.

*The submission that a person possesses expert knowledge, without documentation that certifies that knowledge pursuant to one of the above noted requirements, is considered subjective in nature and unfortunately does not qualify for this service.