Special Investigations

Many organizations are faced with people risks related to allegations of misconduct. The framework and legislated responsibilities are different than workplaces.

How the investigation is conducted affects athletes, volunteers, members, donors, students, congregants, boards, families, and entire communities.

Organizations call us when trust is on the line.

The most challenging files rarely involve a policy issue alone.

They involve competing responsibilities, public expectations, fiduciary responsibilities, duty of care, governance obligations, and people who care deeply about the organization involved.

Leaders often contact Veritas when:

  • confidence in the organization’s response is being questioned
  • an independent investigation is needed
  • the matter involves senior leadership
  • governance bodies require external oversight
  • public scrutiny is a concern
  • stakeholder trust has been affected

Sports Organizations

Safe Sport, Governance, and Organizational Integrity

Sport organizations face increasing and legislated expectations around athlete safety, accountability, and organizational transparency.

When concerns arise, organizations often need more than an independent investigator. They need a process that primary parties, boards, regulators, and the broader sport community can trust.

Veritas supports sport organizations dealing with:

  • sport abuse complaints
  • coach and leadership misconduct allegations
  • abuse of authority concerns
  • governance disputes
  • toxic team culture concerns
  • participant welfare issues
  • code of conduct violations
  • independence concerns within internal complaint processes

We understand that sport organizations are often balancing athlete safety, public accountability, volunteer governance, and significant reputational considerations simultaneously.

Faith-Based Organizations

Independent Support for Sensitive Organizational Matters

Faith-based organizations face unique challenges when concerns involve leaders, volunteers, ministry teams, or organizational culture.

These matters frequently carry significant emotional, spiritual, reputational, and governance implications.

Boards and leaders often seek external support when confidence in the organization, its leadership, or its response process has been affected.

Veritas supports faith-based organizations dealing with:

  • leadership misconduct allegations
  • abuse of authority concerns
  • harassment, bullying, sexual harassment, or discrimination complaints
  • workplace and ministry complaints
  • governance issues
  • volunteer-related concerns
  • organizational culture challenges
  • independent reviews and assessments
  • trust and credibility concerns

We recognize that the goal is rarely just resolving a complaint. It is helping leaders make informed decisions while protecting people, maintaining credibility, and supporting long-term organizational health.

Who we work with

Our Special Investigations Practice regularly supports:

  • Sport organizations
  • Provincial and national governing bodies
  • Faith-based organizations
  • Denominations and ministries
  • Post-Secondary Student Code of Conduct
  • Boards of directors
  • Charitable organizations
  • Non-profit organizations
  • Membership associations
  • Community organizations

These organizations often require a partner who understands governance, public trust, stakeholder relationships, and the realities of reputation-sensitive decision-making.

Why organizations reach out

When trust has been tested, leaders need more than answers.

They need confidence that decisions are informed, stakeholders are respected, and the organization can move forward.

Veritas helps organizations navigate complex people-risk matters in environments where credibility, governance, and public confidence matter.

Truth earns trust. Clarity is care.

Start an Intake

If you are facing a sensitive matter where independence, care, and organizational trust are at stake, start an intake. We will help you determine whether an investigation is the right next step and what a proportionate, responsible scope looks like.

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Client Feedback:

  • This was my first time managing an investigation. I was worried I would mess it up. Your team walked me through each step and never talked down to me. By the end, I felt confident in the choices we made. I wouldn’t try to handle the next one alone.”
    Operations Manager
    Community Organization
Scott Doran, Sport Investigations

Scott Doran, MPA

Lead, Sport Investigations

Scott Doran specializes in sport‑based investigations and regulatory matters at Veritas Solutions. He brings more than 30 years of senior investigative and leadership experience with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, including national security and covert operations. His work includes conducting high‑profile, national‑level investigations for the Office of the Sport Integrity Commission (OSIC), with a focus on athlete safety, misconduct, and integrity within sport.
Randal Rauser, Faith-Based Investigations Lead

Randal Rauser, PhD

Lead, Faith-based Organization Investigations

Randal Rauser specializes in investigations within faith‑based organizations at Veritas Solutions. He brings extensive experience conducting complex investigations involving abuse, misconduct, and organizational governance, supported by advanced academic training and professional investigator credentials. His work focuses on independent fact‑finding, addressing systemic risk, and supporting accountability within religious and mission‑driven organizations.