Criminal Investigations Bureau

The Criminal Investigations Bureau (CIB)is comprised of two components: the Criminal Investigations Division and the Vice and Narcotics Division. The bureau serves as the primary investigative arm of the department. The CIB is committed to solving those cases that have the greatest impact on the safety of residents, from crimes of violence to felony drug violations.

Criminal Investigations Division: Two-thirds of the bureau’s detectives work within the six primary components of the Criminal Investigations Division. These detectives investigate violent and property crimes, present cases to the Grand Jury, maintain a liaison with the State’s Attorney’s Office, compile and analyze pawn shop activity, conduct polygraph examinations and coordinate the Repeat Offender Program.

The Criminal Investigation Division of CIB includes:

Violent Crimes Section

Child Abuse/Sexual Assault Section

Property Crimes Section

Special Investigations Section

Warrant/Fugitive Section

Vice and Narcotics Division: The Vice and Narcotics Division is comprised of the Narcotics Section and the Street Drug Section, as well as a Vice and Technical Support component.

This division is responsible for investigating violations of the controlled dangerous substance laws and vice crimes, including prostitution and gambling. The Vice Unit is responsible for coordinating efforts with other county agencies to monitor activities occurring in local massage parlors. The unit also handles asset forfeiture and last year seized $148,000 in drug proceeds.

The Vice and Narcotics Division of CIB includes:

Narcotics Section

Street Drug Section

Vice and Technical Support