The Newark Police Department’s Investigations Unit is comprised of one lieutenant, one sergeant, and six detectives. There are two additional detectives assigned to regional task forces.

This unit is tasked with investigating major crimes, including homicide, sexual assault, robbery, burglary, fraud (identity theft, internet scams, forgery, credit card theft, etc.), elder abuse, child abuse, arson, missing persons cases, and computer related crimes.

Each detective has received advanced training in their area of expertise and all investigators receive on-going cross training to enable them to provide a higher level of service to the community.