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Investigative Services Bureau
The Investigative Services Bureau is responsible for follow-up investigations in criminal cases, excluding traffic related cases. This Bureau is made up of two divisions: Investigations Division and Special Investigations Division.
Investigations Division
The Investigations Division is responsible for the investigation of Crimes against Persons; Crimes against Property; Financial Crimes; Auto Theft Investigations; Computer/Phone Forensic Analysis; Sex Offender Compliance; Victims of Crime Liaison; Court Liaison; and Crime Scene Investigation Unit.
Auto Theft Unit
The Auto Theft Unit is tasked with investigating auto thefts, stolen vehicle recoveries and associated property crimes.
Crimes Against Persons Unit
The Crimes Against Persons Unit is responsible for all crimes against persons, which include homicides, sexual assaults, child predators, assault offenses and harassment. This unit works closely with and maintains liaison with Midland Rape Crisis and Child Advocacy Center (MRCCAC).
Crime Scene Investigations Unit
The Crime Scene Investigations Unit is responsible for collecting and processing evidence at all major crime scenes. Our criminal laboratory is equipped to perform many of the forensic examinations that other departments must send to outside sources.
Crime Victim Liaison
The Crime Victim Liaison is tasked with ensuring that victims of crime are afforded the rights granted victims by the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure and are aware of the services available to them through the Texas Crime Victim's Compensation Act. The Liaison is also responsible for educating law enforcement officers, school faculties and the community regarding crime victims' rights.
Financial Crimes Unit
The Financial Crimes Unit is tasked with the investigation of financial fraud cases including identity theft, forgery, credit card abuse, scams, embezzlement, and counterfeiting.
Property Crimes Unit
This unit is responsible for the investigation of thefts, burglaries, criminal mischief cases and other cases that involve property damage or loss. Property detectives investigate cases and conduct proactive operations in an attempt to prevent serial property crimes.
Special Investigations Division
Crime Analysis Unit
Crime Analysis is established to collect, collate, analyze, and disseminate data related to crime.
Directed Patrol/Gang Suppression Team
The Directed Patrol/Gang Suppression Team is tasked with being the primary unit to provide street-level response/suppression on gangs and other criminal activity.
Narcotics/Vice Unit
The Vice Unit is tasked with the investigation of crimes related to narcotics (production, trafficking and possession), organized crime, firearms violations, prostitution, and gambling. Included within the scope of this group's responsibilities are the execution of search and arrest warrants, seizure of money and property directly related to criminal activity and undercover operations.
Task Force Officers
Task Force Officers are tasked with assisting federal agencies of criminal investigations and referral for MPD cases for federal prosecution.
Last Updated: 08/07/2025