Criminal
Investigation
Division

Criminal Investigations

Many of the detectives possess expertise in various fields of work, and are such assigned cases according to each one’s expertise. Burglaries, robberies, larcenies, motor vehicle thefts, missing/neglected juveniles, etc. are assigned to a detective based on the geographic area of the county that the crime occurred.

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Special Victims Unit

The Special Victims Unit consists of highly trained investigators who specialize in child exploitation, and child pornography, Crimes against children, and sexual assaults against children and adults.

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Crime Scene Unit

Crime scene analysis and investigations have become especially technical and scientific in nature. The Davidson County Sheriff's Office has three extensively trained technicians that provide specialized skills to assist the patrol and criminal investigation divisions.

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The unit, supervised by Lt. J. Todd and Sgt. Lily McKnight, provides the Sheriff's Office with specialized photography and videography, fingerprint research and identification, technical assistance, evidence seizure and storage, and training personnel in evidence collection procedures.

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There are two classifications of property that the Sheriff's Office keeps and maintains, seized and found. During criminal investigations, the property is seized by deputies and detectives to serve as evidence in court proceedings. Found property is a property in which a citizen or deputy finds and is unable to locate the owner. All evidence and property are packaged, logged, and stored in the Evidence unit.

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All seized property will be held until the case is disposed of in the judicial system. A court order must be signed by a judge for seized property to be released. If the Evidence & Property Control unit receives a court order to return your property you will be contacted through US Mail.

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Financial Crimes Unit

The Financial Crimes Unit investigates all frauds, embezzlement, forgery, financial transaction card fraud, breach of trust, and financial identity frauds. These investigations are assigned to a detective who specializes in white collar crimes and also trained in cyber-crimes.

All of the detectives in the Criminal Investigative Unit work closely with our District Attorney’s Office and victims throughout the judicial process.