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The Crimes Against Persons Division is commanded by a Tucson Police Department Captain. The Division consists of two sections, each commanded by a Tucson Police Department Lieutenant.
Often referred to as one of the two “Detective Divisions,” (along with the Property Crimes Division), its members respond to crime scenes and complete preliminary and follow-up investigations, conduct research to establish common links between crimes, identify and arrest violent offenders, and provide statistical information on criminal activity.
If you have information about a crime that has occurred and wish to provide that information anonymously, please call 520-88-CRIME (520-882-7463) or at http://cms3.tucsonaz.gov/police/submit-a-tip
Violent Crimes Section
Homicide Unit, 520-791-4800
This Unit is currently staffed with one sergeant and nine detectives. Seven detectives are assigned to active investigations. Two detectives are assigned to Cold Case investigations. The Homicide Unit is responsible for investigating all criminal deaths that occur in the city limits, excluding gang-related deaths and in-home child abuse (under age 18, which are handled by the Dependent Child Unit). The unit also investigates suspicious or unknown deaths, suicides, natural deaths and arson deaths. Additionally, the unit serves as the official police department shooting investigation team and conducts an investigation whenever an officer discharges his/her firearm in the line of duty.
The Unit works closely with the Office of the Medical Examiner and the Pima County Attorney's Office during the investigation and adjudication of a case.
Aggravated Assault Unit, 520-791-4800
The Unit is currently staffed with one sergeant and six detectives. The Aggravated Assault Unit is responsible for the investigation of all assaults where circumstances are "aggravated" to the point of making them serious enough to warrant prison sentences upon conviction. Aggravated circumstances include:
- Use of a deadly weapon
- Assaults resulting in serious physical injuries
- Assaults on police officers, firefighters, and doctors
- Assaults on minors by adults
Assaults involving gangs, domestic violence, and child abuse are handled by other Units specializing in the investigation of those crimes.
Robbery Unit, 520-791-4800
The Unit is currently staffed with one sergeant, seven detectives, and a crime analyst. The Robbery Unit is responsible for the investigation of all bank robberies, commercial house robberies, highway robberies, and carjackings. The Robbery Unit works closely with the FBI during the investigation of bank robberies.
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Night Detective Units, 520-791-4800
The Unit is currently staffed with two sergeants and twelve detectives. The Units are comprised of two squads that provide investigative support seven nights a week, from 6:00 pm to 4:00 am. The Unit assists patrol officers during the evening/night hours by being immediately available to respond to serious incidents or felony investigations where there is a need for detectives. The Night Detectives are trained to handle a majority of the investigations that occur nightly. The Unit primarily coordinates the investigative responses and resources to assist patrol officers by either participating in the initial investigation themselves or by coordinating another detective Unit to assist. The Unit is also an information resource to patrol personnel by answering questions concerning recommended actions to take during particular investigations.
Family and Sex Crimes Section
Domestic Violence (DV) Unit, 520-791-5159
This Unit is comprised of one sergeant and ten detectives. The Unit conducts domestic violence follow-up investigations after a patrol officer documents the initial incident. The mission of the Domestic Violence Unit is to enforce Domestic Violence laws; assist victims through the judicial process, and effect change in people's lives through advocacy, education and referral to community services while providing the opportunity to facilitate lifestyle changes to break the cycle of violence.
The Domestic Violence Unit also has a training function, providing training to Tucson Police Department members as well as to the public upon request.
Dependent Child Unit (DCU), 520-791-5159
This Unit is comprised of one sergeant and six detectives. This Unit investigates cases of physical abuse of children. These investigations include a wide range of criminal violations inflicted upon children ranging from child neglect to infanticide. It is the mission of this Unit to investigate these cases for the successful prosecution of the perpetrator and to restore the safety and wellbeing of all children.
The Dependent Child Unit investigates the following cases:
- All juvenile deaths, excluding traffic related
- Serious injury cases involving juveniles while in the care of a parent, guardian, babysitter, school or child care facility
- Non-custodial assaults of children eight or under
- Drowning or near drowning
- Questionable accidents involving juveniles
- Review of custodial interference cases
- Serious neglect of juveniles where the child's health or safety has been significantly imperiled, to include child exposure to illicit drug activity
Child Sexual Assault (CSA) Unit, 520-791-5159
This Unit is comprised of one sergeant and five detectives. This Unit investigates sex offenses involving victims under the age of 18. Under guidelines established through a cooperative effort amongst all partner agencies, personnel from this Unit work jointly with Arizona Child Protective Services, the Southern Arizona Children’s Advocacy Center, and the Pima County Attorney’s Office. The goal of this partnership is to ensure the safety and welfare of victimized children.
Arizona Sex Offender InfoCenter
Adult Sexual Assault (ASA) Unit, 520-791-5159
The Unit is comprised of one sergeant and four detectives. The Adult Sexual Assault Unit is responsible for the investigation of sexual assaults and other sexually motivated crimes where the victim is 18 years of age and older. The Unit also handles home invasions and burglaries where sexual motivation is apparent. The Unit works closely with the Southern Arizona Center Against Sexual Assault (SACASA) to ensure victims receive the necessary support and assistance during investigation and adjudication of the case.
The Adult Sexual Assault Unit investigates the following cases:
- Sexual assault (and attempted sexual assault)
- Molesting
- Indecent exposure
- Public sexual indecency
- Prowling
- Peeping Toms
Arizona Sex Offender InfoCenter
GENERAL SAFETY TIPS
- Keep doors and windows locked at all times. It can be risky to leave windows or door open in the summer for ventilation purposes
- Do not patronize businesses with poor outdoor lighting at night. If you must be out alone at night, stay in well-lighted areas
- Be alert and aware of your surroundings, especially when using ATM machines, pumping gasoline, or walking while carrying an armload of packages
Engaging in high-risk behaviors dramatically increase your chances of becoming a sexual assault victim. Do not purchase or use illicit drugs, drink alcohol to excess, accept or offer rides to those with whom you are not well acquainted.
REDUCING YOUR RISK OF DRUG OR ALCOHOL FACILITATED SEXUAL ASSAULT
- Don't drink beverages that you did not open yourself.
- Don't share or exchange drinks with anyone else.
- Don't drink from a container that is being passed around.
- If possible, bring your own drinks to parties. If someone offers you a drink from the bar at a club or a party, accompany the person to the bar to order your drink, watch the drink being poured, and carry the drink yourself.
- Don't leave your drink unattended while talking, dancing, using the restroom, or making a phone call. If you realize that your drink has been left unattended, discard it.
- Don't drink anything that has an unusual taste or appearance (e.g., salty taste, excessive foam, unexplained residue).
- DO NOT MIX DRUGS AND ALCOHOL. THE EFFECTS OF COMBINING ALCOHOL AND DRUGS CAN LEAD TO UNCONSCIOUSNESS AND THE INABILITY TO PROTECT YOURSELF.
Sex Offender Registration and Tracking (SORT) Unit, 520-791-5159
This unit is staffed by one sergeant and four detectives. This Unit is primarily responsible for verifying the addresses of sex offenders who reside within the city limits and for disseminating community notifications as mandated by Arizona State law. Additionally, the Unit arrests and assists in the prosecution of sex offender absconders who have failed to comply with registration requirements. This Unit is also responsible for investigations involving Missing Juveniles and Child Abductions.
Arizona Sex Offender InfoCenter
Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit, 520-791-5159
This Unit is comprised of the SORT Sergeant and two detectives. This unit is responsible for investigating Internet child pornography and child predator activity. This Unit is a member in good standing of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and works closely with the United States Marshal’s Child Predator Apprehension Team.
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