The Criminal Investigations Unit investigates violent crimes, general crimes, domestic violence, special victim crimes, and drug offenses. Personnel allocated to the Criminal Investigations Unit include one major, one captain, four sergeants, twenty-four detectives, one victim advocate and two civilian support staff.
- The LSPD actively participates in local, state and federal task forces:
- HARCFL (Heart of America Regional Computer Forensics Lab)
- USSS Cyber Fraud Task Force (CFTF)
- Secret Service Financial Crimes
- Secret Service Electronic Crimes
- Jackson County Drug Task Force (JCDTF)
- US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) -Strike Force Group 43
- Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC)
- Federal Bureau of Investigations Criminal Enterprise Squad 16
- U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) KC Tactical Diversion Group
Each task force provides unique assistance with internal case investigations for our department. Additionally, our assigned detectives have provided great assistance to other jurisdictions within the metropolitan area. These partnerships have proven beneficial as we have received overwhelming support with major case investigations in Lee's Summit.
The primary function of the Criminal Investigations Unit is to conduct follow-up investigations of reported crimes. These investigations involve interviewing suspects, victims, and witnesses as well as collecting and analyzing evidence to provide a comprehensive and factual case for presentation in court. Specially trained civilian staff provide crime data analysis, investigative support and victim assistance.