Criminal Investigations Unit

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

Types of Cases
Each Detective can handle 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.

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

Victimization Tips
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

What to do if victimized:

• Call 911 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