The investigative division is comprised of 1 lieutenant, 2 detectives, and 2 investigators who serve on the Violent Offender Task Force (VOTF).
Purpose
This team handles the most serious crimes in the county. The lieutenant and detectives focus on crimes that involve people or involve major property damage.
Some investigators are part of the VOTF (Violent Offender Task Force), and they work to find and arrest people involved in dangerous crimes like selling illegal drugs, having illegal guns, gang activity, and similar threats to public safety.
Investigative Team
These VOTF investigators work as a team with investigators from:
- Morrison County
- Sherburne County
- Stearns County
- Sartell
- Sauk Rapids
- St. Cloud
- St. Joseph
- Waite Park
Responsibilities
The Investigative Division takes care of the evidence room, helps deputies at crime scenes, and works with investigators from nearby areas to solve crimes that happen across city or county lines.