Criminal Investigation Division
The
Criminal Investigation Division (CID) is comprised of one
sergeant, seven detectives, one crime analyst, and one evidence
technician / property manager. This unit investigates major
crimes, as well as those requiring resources not available
within the patrol division. Criminal Investigators utilize
advanced tools and training in order to prevent and solve crime
for residents and businesses in the Town of Normal.
The functions and activities of the Criminal Investigation Division include:
- Investigating criminal cases;
- Tracking and frequent monitoring of registered sexual offenders;
- Processing crime scenes and storing evidence;
- Maintaining criminal intelligence files;
- Testifying for the Grand Jury; and
- Performing Background checks for police applicants.
General Investigations
The cases investigated by these detectives include: theft, sexual assault, burglary, robbery, disorderly conduct, assaults, and battery.
Financial
Crimes
The financial crimes unit investigates cases of identity theft, deceptive practice, forgery, credit card fraud, and counterfeiting.
If you are the victim of identity theft, take immediate action to minimize damage to your finances and credit. Take the following steps:
- Report the fraud to your creditors (banks, credit card providers, utility providers).
- Place a fraud alert on your credit report.
- File a police report.
- Determine if you want to place a security freeze on your credit report.
- Contact any of the three following consumer reporting agencies to place a fraud alert on your credit report.
Equifax
P.O. Box 740256
Consumer Fraud Division
Atlanta, GA 30374
(800) 525-6285
www.equifax.com
Experian
P.O. Box 9530
National Consumer Assistance
Allen, TX 75013
(888) 397-3742
www.experian.com
TransUnion
Fraud Victim Assistance Dept.
P.O. Box 6790
(800) 680-7289
www.transunion.com
Illinois Identity Theft Hotline, Attorney General's Office Phone: 866-999-5630 Web resources: www.IllinoisAttorneyGeneral.gov/consumers/hotline.html
Domestic Violence
One specially trained detective and an advocate are assigned to conduct follow-up investigations and provide assistance to victims of domestic related cases. The team can provide information on the Illinois Domestic Violence Act, residency options, and orders of protection.
Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence www.ilcadv.org
Juvenile Division
Detectives
assigned to this division investigate crimes committed by, or
against, youth under the age of seventeen. Three detectives
(school resource officers) are assigned to work within the Unit
5 schools, and investigate crimes that occur on school
property. The Juvenile Detective investigates criminal activity
involving youth in the community. A Licensed Clinical Social
Worker is also available to provide assessment, referral, and
support to juveniles and families who have police contact or
display disruptive, defiant behaviors.
Investigation Questions?
Reports compiled by the Normal Police Department are assigned to investigators according to the type of crime, possible lead and suspect information, and the potential for solvability. Questions involving the status of your case may be directed to (309) 454-9593: