Criminal Investigations

CID Photo Web SwapCarThe Criminal Investigations Division (CID) is responsible for the handling of complex investigations or cases of a community sensitive nature which often requires specialty training and substantial time commitments beyond the capacity of patrol. Detectives are typically assigned cases initiated at the patrol level and work alongside victims throughout the investigative process until the point of adjudication. Detectives are also responsible for gathering intelligence information on criminal activities and collaborating with patrol officers to improve public safety within the Monroe community. 

In the Monroe Police Department, the CID has two distinct units: Persons Crimes and Property Crimes. The Persons Crimes Unit is responsible for handling cases predominantly involving offenses such as rape, robbery, crimes against children, and homicide investigations. The Property Crimes Unit focuses on enhancing community livability by investigating crimes against property, such as burglaries, felony thefts and narcotics cases. Additional tasks for both units include investigating major crime scenes, writing and serving search warrants, obtaining evidence, following up on cases initiated by patrol officers, interviewing victims and suspects, and other criminal case processing.CID Photo Web Evid Marker Bullet

The CID is made up of one sergeant, four detectives, and one investigative support technician who performs a variety of administrative tasks. Some of these tasks include crime prevention projects assistance, felony case management, photo line-ups, subpoena tracking, audio transcription, sex offender registration management, and maintaining the Tip Line. 

Collaboration with other agencies

The CID often partners with local law enforcement agencies, Child Protective Services (CPS), Monroe School District, Washington State Department of Corrections, service groups, and faith-based groups to provide a cohesive response to crimes through a countywide approach. 

Snohomish County Multiple Agency Response Team

Some personnel of our Criminal Investigation Division are members of the Snohomish County Multiple Agency Response Team (SMART). SMART is one of the regional Independent Investigative Teams (IIT) in Washington State. SMART is a team of investigators, evidence technicians, records specialists, and public information officers from various Snohomish County law enforcement agencies and Washington State Patrol who respond to and investigate police use of force incidents. 

The team is activated when a Chief of Police or the Sheriff requests a consultation from the SMART Commander, who then determines (based on previously established protocol) whether SMART will investigate the incident. When an investigation is complete, it is forwarded to the Snohomish County Prosecuting Attorney for review and to determine if criminal laws were broken. The team operates on established policy and procedures.