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Detectives

Duties

  • Detectives are plainclothes officers who primary responsibility is following up with investigations for criminal as well as non-criminal matters. Investigations can range in nature from a suspicious incident to serious felonies.
  • Work with Patrol Officers and forensic specialists to gather and analyze evidence, collect witness testimony and identify potential suspects.
  • Assist other detectives in piecing together series of events, draft and execute search warrants.
  • Prepare investigative reports and testify in court about their findings, beliefs, and processes.