Investigations Division

The Investigations Division is responsible for the follow-up investigations of most criminal offenses and other support function of the department. This division is organized into the Investigations Unit, the Communications and Records unit, The Information Systems Unit, and Investigative Services Unit (Property/Evidence) Personnel, Training, and the Criminal Intelligence function.

Investigations Unit

• Follow- up on cases not initially cleared by Patrol Division
• Recognize and document patterns of crime
• Conduct surveillance
• Coordinate with and assist other agencies
• Gather and disseminate Criminal Intelligence to other Divisions and agencies
• Interview suspects, witnesses, victims, and arrested persons.
• Initiate narcotics cases
• Work with all confidential informants
• Conduct undercover and special operations
• Maintain all records and interview listed Sexual Offenders residing in Tomball

Property and Evidence

• Preserve and maintain all evidence
• Package, record and store evidence for court and/or future use
• Submit items to the Harris County Medical Examiner’s Office: evidence, narcotics, bodily fluids, etc…
• Maintain chain of custody and a high level of security with all evidence storage procedures
  Crime Scene Investigations
• Process Major Crime Scenes
• Collect, preserve and develop all evidence
• Assist in the identification, apprehension, and prosecution of suspects.

Internal Affairs

• Thoroughly investigate formal complaints assigned by the Chief of Police.
• Determine the validity of complaints filed against Department members.

Personnel

• Complete all background investigations and fulfill requirements for hiring
  process on all new applicants to the Tomball Police Department.
• Career Development - Provides employees with the opportunity for individual growth, development, and personal job satisfaction at all levels of employment.