Detective
CurrentResponsible for conducting investigations as directed by their commanding officer, including but not limited to such tasks as scene investigations, custodial interrogations, case follow-up, case management and case presentation to prosecutors and/or the courts. A Detective has the authority to coordinate investigative efforts and is responsible for guiding and directing other officers during investigations. In doing so, Detectives work cooperatively with supervisors to ensure that the interests of justice are served. In exercising such authority, a Detective does not unnecessarily countermand the orders of supervisory officers, and supervisors make every effort to comply with the requests of detectives absent other emergency priorities.Duties and responsibilities of the detectives assigned to the Violence Crime Unit include but are not limited to the following:- Investigation of all homicides, suicides, suspicious and/or natural deaths- Investigation of all aggravated assaults in which the victim is in danger of dying- Investigation of all critical incidents in which a member is involved, while acting in an official capacity, which results in critical bodily injury or death- Investigation of all kidnapping where the victim cannot be located- Investigation of all bank and commercial robberies
