Detectives also conduct crime scene searches, prepares court histories and obtains warrants.
The Detective Bureau also conducts surveillance to aid in obtaining information to solve crimes. There are four officers currently assigned to the Detective Bureau along with a Lieutenant. Detectives from each of these municipalities work together on cases to expand the resources available to each department to solve high priority and multi-jurisdiction cases. The North End Detective Association works closely with the Michigan State Police Department also. Detectives are issued compact Glock 27, .40 Caliber firearms.