Criminal Investigations

This unit investigates the most serious offenses in the city, including homicides, suspicious deaths, shootings, and other high-profile cases. Detectives work closely with local, state, and federal partners to ensure thorough investigations and successful case resolutions.

Investigates sexual assaults, crimes against children, and other sensitive cases, providing victim-centered investigations with specialized training.

Handles digital investigations, including online child exploitation, computer intrusions, and digital forensic examinations on devices and cell phones.

Focuses on reducing vehicle thefts and recovering stolen vehicles. Detectives analyze theft patterns, gather intelligence, interview offenders, and collaborate with other agencies.

Investigates burglaries and property crimes through proactive fieldwork, pawnshop checks, data collection, and close collaboration with the Forensic Laboratory.

The Drone Unit supports investigations, search-and-rescue operations, crime scene documentation, and public safety monitoring. Drones provide aerial perspectives that improve situational awareness and help locate suspects or missing persons more quickly.

The Forensics Division operates under the Criminal Investigation Bureau and includes the Crime Scene Unit, Video Analysis Unit, and Firearms Unit.

• Crime Scene Unit: Documents and processes scenes, collecting and preserving evidence for analysis or reconstruction. Available 24/7, 365 days a year.
• Video Analysis Unit: Reviews and analyzes video evidence, determining its relevance and supporting investigations with visual data.
• Public Fingerprinting: Provided through a partnership with Biometric Identification Services, allowing officers to focus on investigative work.

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