The State Education Department says it is hard to put together solid disciplinary cases with its small investigative staff.

If new scandalous material does exist, it is being closely held by the investigative staffs of the committees.

The coalition provides the specialized investigative staff, which works as a team conducting a joint interview with the child.

Protective devices must be used by investigative staff to prevent injury.

He declined to permit photographs of his investigative staff but would not say whether that was because they were involved in undercover operations.

She denied widespread reports that her investigative staff was deeply divided through last week on who should be charged in the case.

Over 15 years, its investigative staff in Michigan has been cut from about 50 to 20, in line with cuts in other states.

Mr. Ryan added that the heart of the county commission, its investigative staff, would remain for at least one year.

As far as can be determined, their investigative staffs are not talking to each other either.

"My investigative staff has conducted hundreds of interviews and received thousands of documents; however, much more work will be necessary," he said.