Investigative Services Division

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About the Division

The Criminal Investigation Division works to deliver professional, effective, and efficient investigative services to the community.   The primary responsibility of the Criminal Investigation Division is the investigation and prosecution of criminal activity occurring within the city.  The Criminal Investigation Division consists of the Detective Bureau and the Youth Bureau.  Throughout the division we have officers assigned out to specialty assignments with our federal partners.

Detective Bureau

The Detective Bureau investigates criminal activity involving persons 18 years of age or older. This includes the investigation, processing of arrest warrants, court proceedings and victim assistance referrals. One Detective from this unit is assigned out to MATS – Macomb Auto Theft Squad. One detective is assigned out part time to the United States Marshalls.

Youth Bureau

The Youth Bureau investigates all law violations involving person 17 years of age and younger. The complaints range from school threats, vaping, criminal sexual conduct, child abuse, child neglect, to robbery and death investigations. The detectives work closely with students, teachers and administrators of secondary schools. The Youth Bureau consists of  one sergeant,4 detectives and 3 school resource officers. The school resource officers are assigned to Henry Ford High School, Adlai E. Stevenson High School and Sterling Heights High School. A School Resource Officer serves as a first responder, police officer, resource contact for parents and administration, and is front line in security for all in attendance.

Crime Suppression Unit (CSU)

The Crime Suppression Unit enforces and investigates all drug law violations, gambling, prostitution, and other vice crimes committed by suspects 18 years of age and older. Detectives from this Unit are also assigned out to Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and FBI Violent Crimes Task Force. Investigations are conducted, warrants are secured, and evidence pertaining to the case is appropriately handled. Cases are tracked and followed through the court process.

Community Response Unit (CRU)

Detectives in this unit are responsible for surveillance and fugitive apprehension. CRU detective mission is to reduce the number of felons wanted by the Sterling Heights Police Department.  One detective is assigned out part time to Homeland Security Investigation as a task force officer. 

Computer Crimes Unit (CCU)

Two detectives are responsible for digital forensic evidence including laptops, computers, cell phones and much more.  Detectives in this unit are highly trained in securing and analyzing digital evidence.

Continuing Education & Training

The investigators assigned to this division continually pursue training in all aspects of criminal investigations including interviewing, legal update, violent crimes, and the utilization of computers as investigative aids. This training is necessary to maintain and enhance the skills of the investigators.

Victim Assistance

Victim assistance and citizen satisfaction are key objectives to our approach toward lessening the effects of crime on our citizenry. Detectives work in close partnership with several social response agencies, such as Turning Point and the Macomb County Victims Assistance unit.

Crime Stoppers

If you know someone involved in a murder, robbery, home invasion or any serious crime, call Crime Stoppers Alliance toll-free at 1-800-SPEAKUP. As a result, you will:

• Be eligible for a cash reward for a tip leading to a felony arrest and prosecution
• Not have to reveal your identity
• Not be asked to testify