DETECTIVE SECTION

The section consists of two units with 8 detectives assigned either to the Major Crimes Unit or the Juvenile Unit. Detectives

are primarily responsible for the investigation of crimes classified as Uniform Crime Report Part 1 offenses which are

homicide, rape, burglary, robbery, aggravated assault, larceny and motor vehicle thefts. One Major Crimes Detective is

primarily assigned to investigate financial and computer crimes which have become an increasing problem. The Juvenile

Unit investigates offenses involving juveniles, coordinating with agencies such as Richland County Juvenile Court, Children’s

Services and many other agencies involved with our youth residents. One Juvenile Detective is primarily assigned to work

directly with Children’s Services on neglect and abuse cases.

 

The learning process continues in relation to  new technology available to our detectives. OHLEG, I LINK, SORN, CODIS,

and A.F.I.S. are just some of the tools being used in the fight against crime.  The Detective Bureau assigned 979 cases for

investigation this year a .08% decrease in the number of assigned cases as compared to 2007. Investigations resulted in

240 arrests. 119 adults were arrested and charged as were 113 juveniles. Cases cleared by arrest accounted for 33% of

cases cleared by arrest. The Juvenile Unit handled 413 cases, their clearance rate by arrest was 44%. Major Crimes were

assigned 485 cases, resulting in a clearance percentage of 22%.