Detective Division

1 Lieutenant, 1 Sergeant and 8 Detectives

The function of the Detective Division is to provide advanced investigative skills to identify and apprehend suspects of serious crimes to include most felonies and a number of misdemeanor categories.

The Detective Division employees are involved in the following programs:

H.E.A.T. – Help Eliminate Auto Theft
Operation Lifesaver
Crime Line of the Roanoke Valley
Roanoke Valley Financial Crimes Task Force
Blue Ridge Environmental Crimes Task Force
Salem Prevention and Planning Team
Roanoke Valley Public Safety/ Media Co-op

SPECIAL UNITS

Special Investigations Unit
Composed of three detectives who are tasked with the responsibility of enforcing laws pertaining to narcotics/illicit drugs, vice and organized crime activity. One detective is assigned on a full-time basis to serve with the regional DEA Task Force.

Records Unit
Supervised by the Detective Sergeant and staffed by three civilian records clerks. The unit is responsible for the secure maintenance of all criminal investigative files, and the processing of daily field reports.

See Our Other Divisions: Patrol Division | Services Division | Communications Division