Investigations

The Criminal Investigations Division of the Summerville Police Department is comprised of six case investigators. They are on-call and available 24 hours a day, each serving a one-week rotation. This division, in concert with the patrol division, is assigned follow-up investigations by the Captain to ensure appropriate and speedy disposition of all cases. Our highly trained investigators have received advanced training in fields including, but not limited to, homicide and unattended death investigation, criminal sexual conduct, burglary, robbery, white collar crime, juvenile cases, auto theft, crimes against persons and other property crimes.

This division conducts interviews with suspects, victims and witnesses to crimes and is responsible for preparing affidavits for arrest and search warrants. Investigators, together with the Emergency Services Unit, coordinate and execute all search warrants and high risk arrest warrants. In sexual assaults, domestic violence cases, child and elder abuse cases, investigators work closely with victims and their families in conjunction with the department victim's advocate in order to provide appropriate referrals and access to community services. Ultimately, investigators prepare all General Sessions cases for trial and collaborate with the Solicitor's Office to present testimony and evidence in a professional, lawful manner to ensure proper identification of perpetrators and successful prosecution of all violators.