Investigations Bureau
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The Investigations Bureau is responsible for performing the investigative functions of the Newport News Police Department. This bureau has the second largest number of personnel and is comprised of investigators, detectives, school resource officers, analysts, technicians, supervisors, and support staff. |
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Members of the Investigations Bureau investigate citizens' complaints, respond to crime scenes, and investigate drug-related offenses. The Investigations Bureau consists of the below listed divisions and units. |
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Homicide Unit
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Narcotics Street Team
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Robbery Unit
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Enforcement Task Force
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Forensics Unit
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Mid-Level Intradiction
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Fugitive Apprehension Unit
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Gang Unit
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Economic Crimes Unit
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Safe Streets Task Force (FBI)
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Special Victims Unit (SVU)
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Violent Crimes Task Force (ATF)
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School Resource Officers (SRO)
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Exile Task Force
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Crime Response Team
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Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Task Force
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Missing Persons / Runaway Unit
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Peninsula Narcotics Enforcement Task Force
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Hampton Roads Financial Crimes Task Force
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Cases are reviewed and assigned to an investigator for follow-up based on the type of crime and for solvability. Members of the Bureau gather information for successful case prosecution. |




