The Criminal Investigations Division (CID) functions as support to the Uniform Patrol Division. Members of CID review and investigate complaints of criminal acts, identify and arrest suspects, and prepare cases for prosecution. The Division is organized into several areas: Person Crimes, Property Crimes, Street Crimes Unit and Criminal and Intelligence Analyst. The Division is staffed with detectives, electronic and scientific evidence technicians, and specialty-trained civilian personnel.

• Person Crimes include homicide, robbery, assaults, battery, juvenile and family violence incidents.

• Property Crimes include burglary, theft, auto theft, and financial crimes, pawn shop detail and cybercrimes investigations.

All criminal reports made to the Smyrna Police Department are sent to the Criminal Investigation Division for assessment. The reports are reviewed for facts and information which would lead detectives to the identity of a suspect.

Citizens who are victims of crimes should contact the Criminal Investigation Division should they become aware of additional information that was not given to the officer at the time of the report. Since the division is inundated with reports, cases are only assigned if there is sufficient information or evidence to justify the expenditure of manpower on an investigation.

When a case is assigned, the detective will contact the victim after receiving the assignment. During the course of the investigation, the detective will maintain contact with the victim and update them on the progress of the case. When a final conclusion is reached, the detective will contact the victim and advise them the case was completed and provide the final disposition. In those instances where no information was developed for prosecution, the case will be considered inactive. Should new information be developed, the case can be reopened for additional investigation.

To inquire on the status of any case and/or to speak to any detective assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division, or to report on-going criminal activity call (770)434-9481. If you are experiencing an emergency that requires immediate attention, call 911.