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ARI offers investigative services for actual or suspected damage to archaeological resources. Any incident involving archaeological resource damage could result in criminal prosecution, substantial civil penalties and forfeitures under the Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA) or related federal and state laws. Investigation of such incidents requires systematic examination of the damaged resource by both an experienced law enforcement investigator and a professional archaeologist. A damaged archaeological site must be treated as a potential felony crime scene and investigators must utilize accepted standards of forensic documentation appropriate for such investigations. This high level of investigation is necessary even if the incident eventually results in civil litigation rather than criminal prosecution.
ARI has access to the services of investigators who are nationally recognized experts in archaeological resource investigations. These investigators have worked closely with federal, state and private archaeologists in conducting this type of investigation. They are skilled at directing the archaeological investigation process and in coordinating efforts with a professional archaeologist who provides forensic expertise relating to archaeological resources.
ARI offers investigative expertise in the following areas:
- Investigation of archaeological resource damage
- Incident detection
- Damage location management
- Damage documentation and evidence processing
- Preparation of report of investigation
- Expert witness services
- Case oversight and review
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