Investigative Div.-Parsippany Police Dept. The Investigative Division is comprised of two sections, Adult and Juvenile and is headed by a Detective Captain. The Adult section is comprised of two sergeants and seven patrolmen classified as Detectives and two civilian secretaries.
Detectives conduct interviews of both victims and witnesses of crimes as well as suspects.
Other duties are to seek out witnesses, take statements, and have composites prepared of suspects when needed. Detectives also prepare and conduct photographic line-ups for viewing by witness and suspect, as well as take charge of crime scenes when called to investigate and preserve evidence. The Juvenile Section is comprised of one Sergeant and two Detectives, and is supported by an on staff counselor. This section is kept separate from the remainder of the building with a separate entrance in order to protect the rights of the juvenile offender.