Policy Text
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS COMPONENT SOP MANUAL - CHAPTER 1
CHAPTER 1
ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION
Criminal Investigations shall be under the general administration and direction of a sworn member
of the Department appointed by the Chief of Police, who reports directly to the Deputy Chief of
Operations. Conformity to policies set forth by the Chief of Police under the authority of the City
Charter is the responsibility of the Supervisor of Criminal Investigations for the proper
administration and enforcement of all State Statutes and City Ordinances of the City of Coral
Springs.
Criminal Investigations is separated into six (6) areas of responsibility. Four (4) of the areas are
supervised by a sworn supervisor; General Investigations, Economic Crimes, Special Victims and
Crimes Against Persons. The fourth, Crime Scene Investigations, and fifth, Evidence, are
supervised by a Civilian Supervisor. Each of the Sergeants and Civilian Supervisor report directly
to the Component Supervisor. The Sergeants and Civilian Supervisor shall administer and
supervise the work of all members under their command. Staffing for each unit will be determined
as required to meet the needs of the Department.