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Police Investigations

Detectives assigned to this unit work on personal and property crimes and they use a variety of tools to identify and locate suspects. They perform many duties to build their case, some of which include:

  • Take formal statements of victims, witnesses and suspects
  • Prepare and carry out search warrants
  • Prepare and present photographic line-ups
  • Assist in processing crime scenes and analyzing evidence of various types and forms

Investigative Supervisors

Deputy Chief Bill Barritt oversees the entire Investigations Division.

Inspector Nick Knoblauch oversees the three major components of the Investigations Division which are General Investigations, Safe Streets and the Juvenile Unit to Inspector Nick Knoblauch oversees the three major components of the Investigations Division which are General Investigations, Special Investigations Unit and the Juvenile Unit.

The General Investigations Unit is primarily responsible for investigating most types of crimes that are reported to the Department, including misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors and felony offenses.

The Special Investigations Unit is primarily responsible for investigating street level narcotics offenses and other livability crimes within the City of Brooklyn Park. Sgt. Farrand also oversees the two detectives that work in multi-jurisdictional task forces with a focus on violent crimes and narcotics. Those task forces include the Hennepin County Violent Offender Task Force.

The Juvenile Unit is responsible for investigating crimes involving juvenile offenders and engaging youth in positive interactions and building relationships. The Juvenile Unit is comprised of six School Resource Officers assigned to the schools within the City, three detectives that are responsible for community engagement and juvenile case follow-up, and one officer who teaches D.A.R.E. in our elementary schools.