Under his command were Detective Sergeant Mary Beth Riley and Detective John Peterson. These meetings are attended by area university and college investigators. The meetings are held on a rotating schedule at participating campuses throughout the area. Information shared at these meetings deals directly with matters of concern within the academic community. Investigations Unit Detectives also attend monthly meetings sponsored by the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce.
Information is exchanged about the current trends in criminal activity in each other s jurisdiction.
New methods to combat these trends along with information about known persons engaging in this type of criminal activity are also exchanged. The most common type of larceny in 2000 was the theft of wallets, laptops, backpacks, and computer components. Generally, the petty thief will steal the wallet, pocketbook, etc., and remove any cash. The wallet is then disposed of and seldom recovered. The professional thief is more likely to remove only specific items, usually one credit card or a few blank checks from the back of the checkbook.