The Detective Division is composed of specific crime specialists. The Division is staffed by a Detective Lieutenant, Detective Sergeant, two Detective Corporals, five Detectives, two Narcotic Investigators, and one Property and Evidence Technician/Clerk.
The Detective Division is responsible for investigating serious crimes against persons as well as property crimes, normally referred to as Part I Crimes.
The Scientific Investigation Unit is attached to the Detective Division and is comprised of two employees. The Unit is responsible for maintaining all physical evidence collected by the Department.
In addition to their positions within the Department, several members of our Detective Division serve on the Cape Girardeau/Bollinger County Major Case Squad.