INVESTIGATIVE SECTION

Strategic Investigations Unit

Investigates neighborhood related crimes (graffiti, vandalism, thefts, etc.) and solve through witness contacts, analysis and forensics.

Investigates incidents and files criminal charges for crimes occurring during school hours in both public and private schools in the City of Columbus, which threaten the safety and welfare of the student and the faculty population. 

Career Criminal Unit

Target and apprehend career criminals and coordinate investigations with the Prosecutor’s Office, federal agencies and other units within the Investigative subdivision. 

Criminal Information Unit

Collect, analyze and distribute information to the Enforcement and Investigative Sections, Divisional units and community groups.  Coordinate intelligence from the patrol zone intelligence coordinators, and maintain a computerized file of the criminal information.  This unit gives special emphasis to the gang and threat group activity and information.