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City of Powder Springs
4484 Marietta Street
P.O. Box 46
Powder Springs, GA 30127
Detective Division
Contact Information
Matt Boyd, Detective Lieutenant
PO Box 46
Powder Springs, GA  30127
Email

Ph: (770) 943-1616
Fax: (770) 943-8027
The Powder Springs Detective Division is dedicated to bringing criminals to justice. 

The Criminal Investigations Division (CID) works as a proactive and reactive unit,
where its main responsibility is to conduct follow-up investigations on reported crimes.
In part, CID also has officers detached to the Marietta, Cobb, Smyrna (MCS) Multijurisdictional Drug Task Force.   

Each Detective handles a wide variety of complaints ranging from domestic violence to homicide. Investigators have a high level of expertise in many different fields and deploy a wide variety of techniques to assist in investigations.

To inquire on the status of any case and/or to speak to any detective assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division, or report on-going criminal activity call 770-943-1616.  If you have an emergency situation that requires immediate attention, call 911.

Contact Information
Lane Cadwell, Detective Sergeant
PO Box 46
Powder Springs, GA  30127
Email

Ph: (770) 943-1616
Fax: (770) 943-8027

How to avoid being a victim:

  • Keep all doors and windows locked
  • Do not go out at night by yourself
  • Do not walk the trails alone, walk in pairs (if possible) and always carry a cell phone 
  • Do not leave valuables visible in automobiles
  • Keep an inventory and photographs of all major articles - see Community Outreach

What to do if victimized:

  • Call 9-1-1 for police assistance immediately
  • Do not touch any article or surface at the scene, as the detectives may be able to find fingerprints
  • In the case of sexual assault, do not take a bath or change clothes
  • Have information such as serial numbers and photographs of your possessions readily accessible
  • Be Alert: Take notice of people, places and things around you
  • Make a mental note of vehicle colors and license numbers and the height, weight and facial features of people

Proactive Policing
Proactive policing is an approach the Powder Springs Police incorporates into their daily activity.  They put special emphasis on neighborhood watch and crime prevention programs.  They accept anonymous calls and letters concerning alleged criminal activity.