The unit supports local police with surveillance , informant management , buy money , narcotics search dog and undercover officers . Fifty thousand dollars in cash was also seized. Arson Unit - The arson unit is part of the District Attorney's Arson Task Force. Detectives work with municipal fire marshals, state fire marshals and law enforcement agencies. Detectives determine the cause and origin of fire by intensive crime scene searches.
Detectives handle two trained arson dogs to efficiently look for accelerants at fire scenes.
Child Abuse Unit - The Child Abuse Unit conducts approximately 200 child abuse investigations and 30 arrests a year. The unit is part of a multi-disciplinary team of police, county social workers, adult probation officers and adult parole officers. The child abuse unit has a state grant to conduct proactive investigations of multi-victim, preferential child molesters. The unit supports municipal police departments with child interviews , suspect interrogation , preparation of arrest and search warrants . The unit works with municipal police departments to centralize intelligence and investigative efforts.