Bartow, FL Home Job Openings Contact Us Accessibility Search ABOUT THE CITY OUR GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS & SERVICES BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION BUILDING DEPARTMENT + CITY CLERK - PUBLIC RECORDS + CODE ENFORCEMENT CUSTOMER SERVICE/UTILITY BILLING + ELECTRIC + FINANCE + FIRE DEPARTMENT + FLEET MAINTENANCE THE GOLF COURSE + INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY + LIBRARY + PARKS AND RECREATION + PERSONNEL + PLANNING + POLICE - Alarms-City of Bartow Ordinance 1854-A Accreditation-Commission for Law Enforcement Accreditation Command Staff Contact Crime Prevention + Department Sections - K-9 UNITS PATROL SECTION + Criminal Investigations Section Telecommunications Section VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS + Crime Scene / Property & Evidence Section Hurricane Preparedness Monthly Activity Reports Monthly Property Crime Analysis Reports Victim Assistance + Recruiting PUBLIC WORKS + PURCHASING SOLID WASTE + WATER PLANT + WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY Departments & Services » Police » Department Sections Criminal Investigations Section Print Feedback Share & Bookmark Press Enter to show all options, press Tab go to next option Font Size: + - Sergeant William Stevens The Investigative Section provides the Bartow Police Department with professional and skilled detectives, and is under the direction of Sergeant William Stevens. Sgt. Stevens began his career at the Bartow Police Department in 2007 after serving in the United States Army. Sgt. Stevens was assigned to the Patrol Section for several years, and later the Investigations Section as a detective. Sgt. Stevens received the Officer of the Year Award by the Police Chief's Association in 2011. In 2017 he was promoted to the rank of Sergeant assigned to a Patrol Squad. Sgt. Stevens is currently assigned to the Investigations Section to oversee that section. The Detective Section is responsible for follow-up on all felony crimes and narcotic investigations. The Division includes six (6) Detectives and a Sergeant, and performs, but is not limited to, the following investigative tasks: Crimes Against Persons Exploitation of the Elderly Rape Robbery Homicide Child Abuse Domestic Violence Missing persons/runaways Intelligence gathering & distribution: Gangs Career Criminals Evidence & Crime Scene Unit CRIME SCENE UNIT / PROPERTY AND EVIDENCE The Crime Scene Unit responds to various crime scenes that require the collection and preservation of evidence. This Unit also processes evidence and transports evidence for more technical processing to the Florida Department Law Enforcement Crime Lab. The Property/Evidence Section responsibilities: Receive all incoming property Store the evidence properly Preserve its condition Maintain it securely Prevent tampering Lawfully release or disposal of the property Maintain written and computer documentation, that is sufficiently accurate and complete to satisfy any court which has reason to examine the process. The ultimate goal for the Property/Evidence Unit is the appropriate disposition of property, whether in compliance with court order, through release to its rightful owner, or through other legal means such as destruction, diversion or donation. The Property/Evidence Unit researches the disposition of cases, then sends the appropriate form to the investigating officer and/or State Attorney for permission to dispose of property. Certain items of evidence require additional security precautions because of its very nature. All property and evidence is maintained in the property room. Savannah Puls, Crime Scene Technician Savannah has been a member of the Bartow Police Department since February 2020 as a Crime Scene Technician. As a Crime Scene Technician, she is responsible for responding to crime scenes to collect evidence at the scene. Currently working on her investigators Certification, Savannah also attends Keiser University where she is a full-time student. She intends to earn a Bachelor of Science Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies in Forensic Investigation in the fall of 2022. Prior to working for the Bartow Police Department, Savannah was employed with the 10th district Medical Examiner's Office as a Morgue Technician. Kristina Gadd, Crime Scene Technician Kristina Gadd started her career at the Bartow Police Department in November 2020 in the Records Section. In February 2021, she was reassigned as an Evidence Custodian and Crime Scene Technician working in the Criminal Investigations Section. As the Evidence Custodian, Kristina is responsible for collecting, preserving, documenting, and preparing physical evidence when it arrives at the police department from the crime scene. Kristina has also been cross-trained to assist at crime scenes, gathering evidence when necessary. Kristina is currently enrolled at Polk State College working toward a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice. She plans to graduate in the fall of 2022. In addition to her college classes, she is also pursuing Investigators Certification through the International Association of Identification. Hours of operation for the Property/Evidence Room are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, excluding holidays. You may contact the Property & Evidence Section at (863) 534-5034. HOME ABOUT THE CITY OUR GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS & SERVICES BUSINESS SITEMAP Bartow, FL 450 N. Wilson Ave., Bartow, FL 33830 (863)534-0100 Design By GRANICUS - Connecting People and Government