City of Pasadena.NET Pasadena Police Department
 
Return to Police Home Page Search the Police Web Police Divisons & Sections Police Service Areas Our Philosophy. Police Site Navigation
 
 

Criminal Investigations Division - Detectives

 
police home
special operations home
detectives   home page

detective contacts & phone numbers 

supervisors

unsolved homicide unit

check the status of your case

 
Old Time Detective Picture Detectives with alcohol still Detective at Pistol Range

The Pasadena Police Detective Section is comprised of 50 persons and is supervised by 1 lieutenant, 4 sergeants, and 1 forensic supervisor. There are currently 27 detectives from the Pasadena Police Department assigned to the unit, one arson investigator from the Pasadena Fire Department and one investigator from the Pasadena Unified School Police augment the Detective Section, as well as 9 forensic specialists.  5 full time staff assistants, one part-time employee and one civilian volunteer are also assigned to the Detective Section.  The Detective Section is responsible for effectively identifying, apprehending, and assisting in the prosecution of those responsible for crimes.  They also analyze crime tends and patterns so as to proactively intervene with appropriate resources.   

Detectives are normally assigned to specific types of crimes to investigate.  This allows each Detective to develop an area of expertise, become very proficient and knowledgeable, well developing professional associations with other Law Enforcement agencies.  

The Detective Section is comprised of the followings details:

Supervision, Homicide-Assault, Special Assault, Arson, Residential Burglary, Commercial Burglary, Robbery, Forgery/Fraud/Identity Theft, Auto Theft-Auto Burglary, Domestic Crimes, Youth and Family Services, Photo Lab, Forensic Services, Support Staff and Subpoena Control. One detective is also assigned to a multi-agency task force.