The mission of the Criminal Investigations Division (CID) is to investigate and resolve complex criminal incidents through professional partnerships, technology, and well-trained staff. The use of internal and external referrals will be used to ensure an expanded services approach to all that come into contact with the criminal justice system.

The vision is to close all criminal investigations by identifying those responsible. Ensure referrals are provided where necessary and as needed to help bring a sense of calm and order to those impacted by incidents of crime and disorder.

The Criminal Investigation Section’s primary responsibility is to conduct follow-up investigations of crimes that occur within the City. Examples of these investigations are homicides, death cases, rapes and other felony sex offenses, commercial robberies, offenses wherein juveniles are victims or suspects, financial crimes, computer crimes, domestic violence, stalking, child welfare (ex: CHINS, child abuse, cases involving Child Protective Services),  missing persons, and other serious investigations requiring intensive specialized or confidential investigation.

For more information on the Criminal Investigations Division and its annual goals, please see our Strategic Plan.  

Special Victims and General Assignment Investigative Section is comprised of four units: Special Victims-Youth, Special Victims-Adult, Property and Financial Crimes, and Digital Forensics Lab. 

The Violent Crimes Section is comprised of four units: Homicide Unit, Robbery & Gang Unit, Fugitive Apprehension Unit, and Crime Analysis Unit.

The Vice/Narcotics Unit is responsible for conducting investigations designed to target and deter middle and upper level drug and vice operations within the City. Several members have cross-jurisdictional authority to combat drug and vice operations at a federal level. Drug operations consist of covert surveillance, Intelligence gathering, use of informants and the preparation and execution of search warrants. Prescription fraud investigations are also conducted by this Unit.

If you wish to contact the Vice/Narcotics Section to provide information regarding narcotics or prostitution related activities, please call 703.746.6277.