Thanks to Contributor Eric Poirier
Eric produced a webinar titled “Investigative Interviewing - The PEACE Model” for the program
Mr. Poirier is the founder and director of Argus Research Group. Furthermore, he is a passionate and dedicated HSE Advisor and Investigative Consultant who has been heavily involved in the railroad transportation infrastructure, and construction sector for almost a decade.
He is a Certified P.E.A.C.E Investigative Interviewer, CPII, and a dedicated licensed private investigator who is methodical, objective, and highly focused. Mr. Poirier has also been involved in service of process activities, as well as surveillance and research related to insurance and corporate investigations. He has also completed training in Mental Health First Aid, and MHFA for adults who interact with youth in order to better understand the various ways mental health may be impacted by an incident.
Mr. Poirier has lead incident investigations, and provided consultations to operations staff, and ground crews in some of Ontario's largest and busiest rail corridors. He has also assisted with, and helped coordinate various SIU Inquiries to help locate and interview witnesses regarding motor vehicle incidents, and violent physical alterations. Mr. Poirier also investigates workplace incidents related to harassment, violence and intimidation, fraud, and misconduct.
While continuing his education and working as an investigator, and HSE Advisor, Mr. Poirier has also gained experience as an operational member in several specialty units, including ground search and rescue while volunteering with one of Ontario’s most recognized Volunteer Search and Rescue organizations.
Mr. Poirier’s focus is providing support, and services where he can make a positive impact. While employing the use of some of the most reliable systems, and ethical methods in the industry. These areas include but are not limited to; private investigations, incident investigations, health and safety, and risk management.