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Criminal Investigation Division
Assistant Chief G.A. Padrick |
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The Criminal Investigation Division (CID) is comprised of three sections. The division is responsible for the investigation of all homicides, assaults, kidnappings, domestic violence incidents, drug enforcement, gangs, auto thefts, sexual assaults and missing person incidents. The Criminal Investigation Division welcomes the public's assistance in reporting crimes and providing information about investigations. The following numbers are provided for your use and convenience:
*Burglaries, thefts, forgeries or robberies are investigated by the precincts. Click here for more info on the Uniform Division.
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Major W. L. Wallace |
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MAJOR CRIMES SECTION Captain B. K. DeLoach - Section Commander
Homicide/Assault Unit The Homicide/Assault Unit is tasked with the investigation of all homicides, other deaths and any type of personal assault. Homicides consist of murder, voluntary manslaughter and involuntary manslaughter. Other deaths are suicides, accidental and natural. Assaults consist of any felonious or misdemeanor assault, threat of violence, kidnapping and any other type of personal assault. This unit also investigates officer involved weapon discharges.
Crime Scene Unit The Crime Scene Investigation Unit is responsible for complex crime scene investigations. The unit uses various types of equipment, develops, secures, and packages physical evidence for scientific evaluation and comparison; prepares detailed reports on the observations and activities at the scene for the law enforcement agency responsible for the investigation of the crime; and testifies in court regarding the findings and processing methods used at the scene. The Crime Scene Investigation Unit is also responsible for marijuana laboratory analysis, latent print examinations and forensic photographs.
SPECIAL VICTIMS SECTION Captain M. C Harden - Section Commander
Special Victims Unit The Special Victims Unit is responsible for investigating a wide range of criminal cases. The unit handles missing persons (children and adults), harassing phone calls and sexual related crimes ranging from child molestation to rapes of adults and juveniles. The unit also handles child deaths that are connected to abuse.
Domestic Violence Unit The Domestic Violence Unit is responsible for the investigation of all domestic related assaults including simple battery, battery, simple assault, aggravated battery, aggravated assault and terroristic threats. The unit is also tasked with elder abuse cases involving the physical abuse and neglect of the elderly and the investigation of unlicensed personal care facilities.
Internet Crimes Against Children Unit (ICAC) The ICAC unit is responsible for the investigation of sexual crimes against children that have an internet nexus. The unit is further tasked with investigating the commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC). The ICAC unit also provides computer and cellular phone forensics for the entire Criminal Investigation Division.
Missing Person Unit The Missing Person Unit is responsible for investigating all reports of missing persons and runaway juveniles.
SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS SECTION Captain C. D. Swain - Section Commander
Narcotics Unit The Narcotics Unit is responsible for the enforcement of applicable laws pertaining to narcotics and dangerous drugs and the latent investigations of organized crime groups and criminal enterprises engaged in narcotics trafficking. The unit also gathers and disseminates pertinent information concerning narcotics to divisions within the DeKalb Police Department and other agencies. The Narcotics Unit directs enforcement efforts toward criminal drug organizations within DeKalb County. Additionally, members from the Narcotics Unit work with various agencies including the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) and the US Marshal's Office. Drug Tip Hotline: (770) 724-7762
Vice Unit The Vice Unit is responsible for the investigation of adult establishments, illegal gambling, prostitution, pornography, regulation of alcoholic beverage laws and escort services.
Gang Unit The Gang Unit is tasked with collecting intelligence on all gang activity through street enforcement, enforcing Georgia anti-gang laws, the investigation of all gang-related crimes and conducting collaborative investigations with other units within the Police Department.
Intelligence Unit The Intelligence Unit collects, processes and analyzes information to produce actionable intelligence.
Auto Theft Unit The responsibility of the Auto Theft Unit is to conduct follow-up investigation on cases associated with vehicle thefts, motor-cycle thefts, unauthorized use of motor vehicles, stolen vehicle parts, chop shops and thefts of boats, trailers, heavy equipment and cargo. In addition, the unit investigates thefts from car dealerships, rental car agencies, title fraud violations associated with salvage yards and any other entities associated with vehicles and their commerce.
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