The Criminal Investigations Division is responsible for identifying and apprehending criminal offenders, and for preparing criminal cases for prosecution. These cases may involve robbery, theft, rape, murder, fraud, drugs, arson and other serious crimes.
Investigators work closely with victims, respecting their right to equal justice under the law.
The Juvenile Unit is committed to the development and implementation of programs to prevent and control deliquency and criminal behavior among youths. In addition to coordinating and preparing court cases for youthful offenders, the Juvenile Unit acts as a liaison to local schools. The special investigations unit also known as Vice and Narcotics is involved in covert investigations of illegal activity and enforcement of liquor codes. K-9s in the department was assigned to the unit. Confiscation of rock cocaine more than doubled in 1998.