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Detective Division The primary responsibility of the detective bureau is to investigate criminal activities ranging from disorderly persons offenses to first degree crimes such as murder. During the course of these investigations a warrant or summons complaint will be issued if probable cause is established. Based upon the severity of the crime the case will be heard either at the municipal court level or at superior court. Typically cases involving first to fourth degree crimes are heard at the superior court level. Most investigations usually begin by reports being filed by the patrol division who in turn shares this information with the detective bureau for further investigation and follow-up. The gathering of this information is investigated, recorded and maintained for intelligence purposes. The benefit of recording and tracking criminal activities allows the detective division to determine if patterns or particular behaviors are being used during the course of criminal activities. This information is also shared with other law enforcement agencies and is entered through NCIC. The purpose for communicating this information to county, local, state and federal agencies provides the detective bureau with a proactive approach to assist with the possible identity and apprehension of the defendants. The detective division handles multiple tasks in addition to investigations which include retrieval of property and evidence, execution of search warrants, background investigations, forensic analysis, ABC licensing infractions, Meagan’s law, firearms applications and the taking of photographs. The Detective divisions organizational chart is as follows:
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