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Investigations Division
The Investigations Unit is comprised of a detective sergeant, seven detectives, and two crime scene investigators. One detective is assigned part-time to the United States Secret Service in the Colorado Electronic Crimes Task Force. This is a critical role due to the ever-evolving role that technology plays a part in criminal investigations.
The purpose of the Detective Services Unit is to solve cases and provide services to victims of crimes. Detective Services include the Detective Unit, Crime Lab and Property & Evidence Unit.
Detective Unit
It is the goal of the Detective Unit to solve as many felony crimes as possible. Greenwood Village Police Department Detectives generally investigate all felony crimes. Depending on the circumstances, the Detective Unit will also investigate certain misdemeanor crimes.
The Detective Unit is responsible for:
- Identifying, locating, interviewing, and arresting criminal suspects.
- Locating and interviewing victims and witnesses.
- Locating, identifying, and preserving physical evidence.
- Presenting criminal cases to the District Attorney's Office for prosecution.
- Recovering stolen property.
Resource Links:
- Registered Sex Offender Information
- Sexually Violent Predator Information
- ArapAlert aka Code Red
- CrimeMapping.com
- Crime Stoppers
Additional resources can be provided by calling 303-773-2525.
Property & Evidence Unit a.k.a. Crime Lab
It is the goal of the Property & Evidence Unit to preserve and protect property and evidence by providing professional and proficient systematic storage and handling of each and every piece of property and evidence that we maintain.
The unit is comprised of two criminalists, both of whom act in a C.S.I. (Crime Scene Investigator) role as well as managing and maintaining an organized property and evidence facility.
Responsibilities of the Property & Evidence Unit:
| Picking Up Property? Questions?Hours are Monday through Friday (except holidays)8:00am - 5:00pmProperty Released by Appointment OnlyPhone 303-486-1584 |
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Mission
The mission of the Greenwood Village Police Department Property and Evidence Unit is to preserve and protect property and evidence by providing professional, proficient, and systematic storage and handling of each and every piece of property and evidence that is entrusted to our care.
Unclaimed Property
The Greenwood Village Police Department currently has the following types of property which will be disposed of by the City unless the owner thereof reclaims such property in the manner provided by law within thirty (30) days after the item is received at the Greenwood Village Police Department Property and Evidence Section. Items that may be held in the Property division may include unclaimed bicycles, unclaimed mail, wallets, car keys, handbags, cell phones, etc.
Unclaimed property is now listed on the foundrop online database and can be easily searched. It is updated regularly. You can also view the Unclaimed Property list on our Legal Notices page.
Found Property
Found property will be held for 30 days from the date it was received. After 30 days the property will be disposed of or auctioned pursuant to Greenwood Village Ordinance.
Safekeeping Property
Any safekeeping property received from an officer will be held for 30 days for pick-up by the owner. After 30 days the property will be destroyed or auctioned pursuant to Greenwood Village Ordinance.
Firearms
Owners wishing to retrieve their firearm(s) from the Property and Evidence Unit shall/must complete a criminal background check prior to being released.