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The Detective Bureau is a multi-faceted investigative unit, which primarily follows up on complaints initially taken by uniformed deputies. Detectives conduct investigations using a myriad of methods, and they must be extremely detail oriented. Once a Detective is assigned to a case, it is their job to see it through to the end. This is accomplished by one or more of the following methods: Interviewing in detail the victim(s), witnesses, and potential suspect(s), collecting and preserving evidence, processing crime scenes, conducting surveillance, and obtaining search warrants. Detectives must work closely with the Prosecuting Attorneys office to assure their investigation has no "loop holes." Detectives also enjoy a very good relationship with other law enforcement agencies in the County, State and Federal agencies such as the FBI, DEA and ATF as well as public and private organizations devoted to the safety and well being of the citizens of Livingston County.
Currently under the direction of the Detective Lieutenant, there are six detectives, two narcotics officers, a property room manager, secretary, fire investigation unit and a raid entry team. Each Detective has received hundreds of hours of specialized training in a variety of areas and Detectives over 100 years of combined law enforcement experience. As a result of their investigative skills, community involvement, successful investigations and prosecutions, the unit and individuals have received numerous letters of recognition, awards and citations. The Kudos have come from the citizens, public and private organizations, local government, local fire departments, local state and federal law enforcement agencies.
Detectives work Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00p.m., with a rotating on call status every week. If you would like to contact one of the detectives, secretary, property room manager or narcotics officer please do so by calling (517) 546-2440 then using the directory below for the proper extension. If the person you wish to speak with is not in, please leave a detailed message with a day and night time phone number.
Do you have a tip on Narcotics use or a crime? Call (517) 546-8477
Please leave as much information as possible. This can be done anonymously, however, to better assist us in our investigation we would prefer that you leave at least a first name with a daytime and night phone number. Every effort will be made to keep this information confidential.
Detectives are assigned a vehicle which is available to them 24 hours a day. They also have at their disposal a crime scene van, which is equipped with evidence gathering equipment necessary to process the scene of almost any crime. This vehicle is essentially a small crime lab on wheels. Detectives also have available to them the command van (pictured at the top of this page). The command van was donated and was then equipped with phones, radios, faxes, generator, lights a computer and other specialized equipment with monies received from all county police, fire, EMS, local government, private companies, organizations, community individuals as well as members of the Livingston County Sheriff Department and the Livingston County Board of Commissioners. This vehicle is available to other police and fire agencies as well.
The fire investigation unit is a group of men and women volunteers who assist fire and police officials in determining fire origin and cause. These volunteers bring unique expertise to the unit. Members are trained in the areas of fire suppression and investigation, criminal investigation and explosives. A detective from the Sheriff Department is assigned to the unit and is responsible for the day to day operations as well as training. Above is Detective Edwin Moore, click on the photo to enlarge.
The unit works closely with other Livingston County police and fire agencies, as well as State and Federal law enforcement agencies. The unit is responsible for scene processing, collection of evidence, court testimony and communicating with the prosecutors office and the police/fire agency involved.
The fire investigation unit does not automatically respond to all fire scenes, it must be requested by either the police agency or fire official at the scene. Once requested the unit works very closely with the fire department and police department to determine the cause and origin of the fire or explosion.
The Livingston County Fire Investigation Unit is highly respected. As a result not only have they been successful in the arrest and prosecution of many arsonists. Members of the team have received numerous awards and citations for their efforts. These citizens who volunteer their time under hot conditions in the summer, freezing in the winter and dangerous any time of the year, are some of Livingston Counties best citizens. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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