The Cortez Police Department Investigations Division consists of four full time detectives, a detective secretary and detective supervisor. The Investigation Division’s responsibility is to investigate and follow up on all major crimes to include the following:
- Crimes against Children
- Sexual Assaults
- Identity Theft
- Burglary
- Robbery
- Narcotics Investigations
- Homicide and Death Investigations
One detective is assigned full-time to narcotics investigations.
Detectives receive specialized training in investigations, crime scene photography and management, and interview and interrogation skills.