The Investigative Division is tasked with following leads developed during the initial reporting of criminal activity to the police department. The Investigative Division is ready to respond anytime, day or night, to the needs of crime victims, or to the scene of any criminal activity including, but not limited to, Homicide, Burglary, Arson, Aggravated Battery, etc.
The members of the Investigative Division first work to follow up on reports of criminal activity initially reported to our uniformed patrol officers. The investigators then establish that a criminal act was indeed committed, identify and apprehend the person responsible for the criminal act, and attempt to recover any property that may have been stolen. The Investigations Division is also responsible for forensic examination of crime scenes along with the evaluation, collection, and maintenance of evidence. The Investigative Division plays an integral part in assisting the State of Florida in prosecuting the suspect charged with the offense. The division has specialized units, which handle the Department's Career Criminal Program and the Drug Abatement Reduction Team (DART). Both programs were developed from grants and have been highly successful in dealing with problems of repeat offenders and quality of life issues, that seem to plague our urban environment.
A Sergeant supervises the Investigative Division. There are a total of five state certified law enforcement officers assigned to the Investigations Division including one Sergeant, four Investigators. All investigators receive specialized education and training in Homicide Investigations, Sexual Assault and Battery , Narcotics investigation and identification, Crime Scene Processing, Child Abuse, and many other investigative disciplines.
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