Criminal Investigation Division

The Division is responsible for investigating all violent crimes reported to the GCSO where uniform patrol deputies did not make an arrest. These crimes may range from simple battery to homicide.

There are seven investigators currently in the division. Their daily work load include such investigations as robbery/theft/burglary, domestic violence, child abuse, sexual abuse, stolen vehicles, identity theft, missing persons, criminal mischief, forgery, assault on a Law Enforcement Officer, suicide, suspicious death, and homicide.

This past year, investigators closed approximately 400 cases and are currently working over 500 open cases. Over the past year it is estimated that over $750,000 in property has been recovered. During this same period of time seven homicides were committed and all were solve.

"We have the experience manpower that is needed to investigate and solve crimes."
-Sheriff Morris Young