Criminal Investigations Unit

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The University Police's Criminal Investigatoins Unit is staff by highly trained detectives dedicated to upholding safety and justice within the campus and local communities. Their expertise allows them to manage complex investigations that often require meticulous evidence gathering, witness interviews, and multi-agency collaboration. By leveraging advanced forensic tools and investigative techniques, the unit addresses critical incidents ranging from thefts and assaults to sophisticated cybercrimes. Each case is approached with a commitment to thoroughness and integrity, ensuring that victims receive support while offenders are held accountable under the law.

Collaboration stands at the heart of the Criminal Investigations Unit's approach. The unit regularly partners with federal agencies such as the FBI, as well as other law enforcement departments and specialized task forces, to ensure comprehensive coverage of complex and cross-jurisdictional cases. These alliances facilitate the sharing of intelligence, the pooling of resources, and coordinative investigative responses to significant threats, including large-scale fraud, internet crimes, and narcotics operations. Through these strategic partnerships, the unit is able to extend its reach, enhance its expertise, and deliver a higher level of protection to the campus community.