The Criminal Investigations Unit (CIU) works as a proactive and reactive unit, where its main responsibility is to conduct follow-up investigations on reported crimes. In part, CIU also has officers attached to the Marietta, Cobb, Smyrna (MCS) Multijurisdictional Drug Task Force.
Types of Cases
Each Detective can handle a wide variety of complaints ranging from domestic violence to homicide. Investigators have a high level of expertise in many different fields and deploy a wide variety of techniques to assist in investigations.
Finding Out About Your Case
To inquire on the status of any case and/or to speak to any detective assigned to the Criminal Investigations Unit, or report on-going criminal activity call
770-943-1616. If you have an emergency situation that requires immediate attention,
call 911.
Victimization Tips
How to avoid being a victim:
- Keep all doors and windows locked
- Do not go out at night by yourself
- Do not walk the trails alone, walk in pairs (if possible) and always carry a cell phone
- Do not leave valuables visible in automobiles
- Keep an inventory and photographs of all major articles
What to do if victimized:
- Call 911 for police assistance immediately
- Do not touch any article or surface at the scene, as the detectives may be able to find fingerprints
- In the case of sexual assault, do not take a bath or change clothes
- Have information such as serial numbers and photographs of your possessions readily accessible
- Be alert: take notice of people, places and things around you
- Make a mental note of vehicle colors and license numbers and the height, weight and facial features of people