Criminal Investigations Division

The Criminal Investigations Division is staffed by nine commissioned officers and one civilian employee. They are responsible for handling between 500 and 600 cases each year. In 2006 they investigated 515 cases. They successfully closed 464 of those cases and made 237 arrests as a result of their efforts. CID was also responsible for recovering close to $300,000 in stolen property in 2006.

CID detectives are active participants in the St. Louis Metropolitan Major Case Squad. They are called upon about twice a year to assist other agencies investigate serious crimes. These crimes are usually homicides and kidnappings. In return for the loan of our officers we too can request the help of the Major Case Squad in the event that we have a serious crime to investigate.

The Crime Scene Technicians are also under the command of the CID. This unit is responsible for identifying, photographing and collecting evidence at crime scenes. Some evidence requires additional processing once it is brought back to the Sheriff's Department. The technicians have several pieces of lab equipment at their disposal to handle these special items. The Crime Scene Technicians are also responsible for property and evidence control. When evidence is collected by any officer it must be turned into them to be cataloged and placed into a secure vault for safekeeping.

The Narcotics Enforcement Team is also commanded by CID.

Captain Mike Lang is commander of the Criminal Investigations Division. He can be contacted at mlang@lcsdmo.com or use the Crime Tip link or Feedback link to the left.