In IA procedures, which pair correctly fills the blanks: A _____ Investigation takes place over an _____ IA Investigation?

• A. Criminal Interview; Administrative
• B. Administrative Interview; Criminal
• C. Internal Inquiry; Administrative
• D. Civil Inquiry; External

Answer: (A)

In IA procedures, investigations are often split into two tracks: administrative and criminal. The administrative IA investigation is the overarching process that handles policy and procedure violations within the agency. If evidence arises suggesting possible criminal activity, the investigation can involve a criminal element—such as a criminal interview—conducted within that same administrative framework. So the best pairing shows a criminal interview taking place under the umbrella of an administrative IA investigation: the administrative process sets the scope, while the criminal interview is the component that may address potential criminal issues within that broader investigation.

The other options don’t fit the typical relationship, where the administrative framework encompasses and guides the investigative actions, and criminal-related activities are addressed inside that context rather than reversing the hierarchy.