The division is tasked with investigating murders, armed robberies, sexual assault, burglaries, gang related crimes, shootings, illegal narcotics, prostitution, illegal gambling, embezzlement and some internet crimes. These detectives are highly motivated and committed to improving the quality of life for the citizens and business owners in Fall River.
We realize that criminals do not recognize geographic boundaries. Subsequently, we work closely with other agencies on the federal, state and local level.
Monthly intelligence meetings are held where suspect information, crime trends and informant information is reviewed. Supervisors from this division attend weekly computer statistics meetings to ensure the professional communication and coordination within and outside the Fall River Police Department. The division was born in the early s as a small group of patrols officers that were given the title of inspectors. They were charged with investigating crimes of adultery, gambling, prostitution, safe cracking, thievery and murder.
It was then that the proud tradition of detective work began. Major Case Unit. They have a wide range of responsibility and experience. Detectives focus on specific geographic areas of the city, where they maintain strong relationships with uniformed officers, business people and residents.
These detectives are on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week and often respond to active crime scenes. Crime Scene Unit. The Crimes Scene Unit collects around one thousand pieces of evidence and seized property every year. These detectives have extensive experience in fingerprint recovery and identification, gunshot residue, crime scene photography and the collection of fluids.
