criminal investigations
Forensic Unit
This unit is responsible for conducting crime scene investigations to discover, develop, collect and evaluate physical evidence which may include blood and other body fluids, hair, fiber, paint chips, glass fragments, fire accelerants, soils, firearms, documents, fingerprint and footwear impressions. Detectives have been deemed by the Virginia Circuit Courts as experts in several fields of Forensic Science to include blood splatter, firearms, and bullet trajectory. In addition to crime scenes, the unit is responsible for the follow-up investigations of criminal cases where a computer has been used to perpetrate the crime. These cases can involve computer intrusion, online auction fraud, email threats and harassments, identity and credit card fraud, theft of intellectual property, software or music piracy, possession or distribution of child pornography and online child solicitation.
Crime Analyst
Child Victim Unit
This unit is comprised detectives who investigate cases involving sexual assault, domestic abuse, or crimes against children. Likely the most sensitive area of investigation for detectives, CVU is a highly specialized unit that investigates cases of sexual abuse, physical abuse, and the neglect of children. This unit is essential when investigating cases of child abuse or neglect when an immediate response is critical to the outcome of these cases.
Special Investigations Unit
Detectives assigned to this unit have specialized training to address crime related to narcotics, street crimes, and gangs.
General Assignment Unit
Detectives assigned to this unit handle cases including larceny, burglary, robbery, auto theft, rape, malicious assault and homicide.
Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC)
Primary focus is to identify and apprehend adult offenders who utilize the internet in attempting to victimize our youth.