Investigation

Commanding Officer

Lt. Christopher Sargernte

Det. Sgt. Moscatiell

Investigative  Personnel
Det. Kyle Mitchell- Juvenile Detective     845-858-4073
Det. Ryan Kievit    845-858-4071
Det. Stanley Buczek    845-858-4084
Main Telephone line and Confidential TIPS Line:  845-858-4003

Responsibilities

The Detective Division serves as the investigative arm  for the department. Members assigned to this function have been promoted from the Patrol Division, work in plainclothes and perform the following functions:

• Conduct follow-up felony investigations initiated by the Patrol Division, as well as certain misdemeanors as deemed appropriate.
• Assist in primary investigations when requested.
• Investigate Narcotics Offenses
• Clear crimes through arrest and recovery of stolen property, executes search warrants and apprehends fugitives.
• Act as a liaison with representatives from federal, state, county and other municipal agencies in the Tri-State area, and exchanges information concerning known criminals and criminal activity.
• Coordinate information with prosecuting agencies during investigations for upcoming court cases.
• Crime prevention and outreach
• Property and Evidence Storage
• Records management
• Records Requests, Freedom of Information

Detectives received additional training in many specialized areas, including but not limited to:

• Narcotics Investigation
• Interview & Interrogation
• Asset Forfeiture
• Auto Theft
• Sexual Assault Investigation
• Crime Scene & Evidence Processing
• Homicide Investigation
• Death Investigation
• Juvenile Law & Procedure
• Arson Investigation
• Firearms & Ballistics
• Public Information
• Criminal Intelligence-Terrorism Prevention