The Detective Support Division
provides the foremost in qualified specialists in the investigative
field. Investigators support the Field Services Division in
solving of crimes, the recognition of crime trends, and the reduction of
criminal activities.
Specialized training initiatives are implemented
to ensure the recommendations of The Campbell Commission Report are met.
Investigators in the Detective Support Division are trained in the Major
Case Management Standards and conduct all investigations in compliance
with the Standard.
Detective Support Division provide training
opportunities for Field Service members, which enhance mutual trust and
elevate skill levels in investigative endeavours throughout the
organization. The Detective Support Division strives to document
and develop the skills of police service members in order that they may
be considered for replacement of investigators in specialized positions.
Opportunities within Detective Support are created
periodically by reviewing positions and ensuring appropriate and timely
rotation of members.
Detective Support personnel regularly meet with
the Divisional Superintendent and Inspector to develop strategies for
shared resources in specialized areas, review all outstanding major
investigations and promote the development of the organization’s goals
and objectives.
Units within the Detective Support Division
include:
Arson
Unit
Central
Courts
Child
Abuse Unit
Family Violence
Forensic
Services Unit
Intelligence Services
Investigative Analysis / Major Case
Management
Major
Crime Unit
Offender Management
Polygraph
Unit
Senior Support
Sexual
Assault Unit
