About Scoda Investigation Group
Our Approach
Today's workplace environment presents obstacles for employers as well as employees. When allegations of misconduct arise in the workplace, Scoda's third-party, objective investigations will not only provide transparency and facts, but will assist your organization with addressing allegations in a timely and thorough manner.
Workplace investigations are complex. Scoda has credibility and expertise in its investigations gained from years of experience in law enforcement and employment litigation. Scoda conducts a workplace investigation in which participants have a clear understanding that the investigators are there to find and report the truth and facts.
Why Scoda?
When employers need to investigate alleged employee misconduct, the legal, managerial and financial challenges are formidable. Scoda Investigation Group, LLC brings to the investigatory landscape an array of best practices that have been honed and refined during careers in law enforcement and civil litigation. Investigations are held to high standards under California and Federal law. They must be thorough, objective, non-biased, timely, and able to withstand adversarial examination in a court of law. Scoda’s investigators have deep expertise in state-of-the-art investigative techniques and practices, and battle-tested experience with the statutory framework and case law that impact the entire process of workplace investigations -- gathering evidence, conducting interviews, writing reports, consulting with management.
In addition to investigations, Scoda offers training modules in such areas as workplace violence, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) claims, sexual harassment, internal affairs, and the Police Officer Bill of Rights (POBR). Scoda is an approved certified provider by California’s Standards and Training for Corrections (STC).
Our Team
David Graulich,Esq.- Chief Legal Officer
Scott Knerl-President & Chief Investigator
Scott Knerl-President & Chief Investigator
David is a civil litigator whose practice concentrates on labor and employment law. He has represented clients in lawsuits based on discrimination, sexual harassment, whistleblower retaliation, First Amendment rights, and wage and hour disputes. David is a certificate holder with the Association of Workplace Investigators. He has taught c
David is a civil litigator whose practice concentrates on labor and employment law. He has represented clients in lawsuits based on discrimination, sexual harassment, whistleblower retaliation, First Amendment rights, and wage and hour disputes. David is a certificate holder with the Association of Workplace Investigators. He has taught continuing education classes for lawyers at the Sacramento County Public Law Library, as well as for MCLEZ, a national on-line provider. He served two terms on the board of directors of the Sacramento County Bar Association and is a member of the UC Davis Inns of Court. David is a graduate of Dartmouth College and McGeorge School of Law. .
Scott Knerl-President & Chief Investigator
Scott Knerl-President & Chief Investigator
Scott Knerl-President & Chief Investigator
With over 20 years in law enforcement, Scott Knerl was an investigator for 11 years. Conducting administrative and criminal investigations such as officer involved shootings, administrative misconduct to include, Equal Employment Opportunity and Sexual Harassment investigations. Scott was a former gang investigator and is a member of the
With over 20 years in law enforcement, Scott Knerl was an investigator for 11 years. Conducting administrative and criminal investigations such as officer involved shootings, administrative misconduct to include, Equal Employment Opportunity and Sexual Harassment investigations. Scott was a former gang investigator and is a member of the Association of Workplace Investigators. He has managed his departments training division and oversaw curriculum for Peace Officer's to include an academy for Office of Internal Affairs investigators, teaching interview and interrogation, Use of Force and CPR, amongst many other subjects .