Case Investigations
 The Investigations Division consists
of adult and youth investigations, staffed by investigators
trained in all aspects of criminal investigations and includes
others working in specialized areas which require additional
or refined training and expertise. Using current investigative
techniques and scientific methods, offenders are identified
and processed through the appropriate court system. Also
assigned to this Division are Identification Technicians who
investigate and secure crime scenes and then locate, collect
and process valuable evidence. The entire investigative
process relies heavily on the skills, abilities and expertise
continuously demonstrated in a cooperative effort by all
investigations personnel.
Arrest and Warrant Procedures
When an
investigator obtains an arrest warrant for a person in a
serious criminal case, that person can be arrested without
notice, at any place, and at any time of the day. After the
person is arrested and 'booked,' he or she is arraigned in
district court. The purpose of the arraignment is for the
judge or magistrate to accept a plea from the person,
determine the type and amount of bond, and set a date for the
next court appearance.
When an
investigator obtains an arrest warrant for a lesser criminal
case, he or she may, but is not required to, telephone the
person for whom he or she holds the warrant and make
arrangements for the voluntary surrender at the police
department and walk-in arraignment at the district court. The
person is arraigned at the district court where the process
described above is followed.
Lost Property
The Police
Department makes every attempt to return lost or recovered
stolen property. If you have lost a wallet, purse or other
valuable, you should make a "Lost Property" Report with this
Police Department.
Bad Check Reports
The Police
Department will investigate what is commonly referred to as a
Bad Check Report if the reporting person is committed to
criminal prosecution. First, the "payee" must have made a
reasonable attempt to recover funds from the payer, and
forwarded to the payer via US Mail a 5 Day Notice certified
with return receipt requested. 5 Days Notice forms are
available from this Police Department or the Oakland County
Prosecutor's Office.
Returning Fingerprints
Bloomfield
Township Police Department makes every attempt to return
fingerprint cards to all those who are entitled to their
return under Michigan law. If you are eligible, you will
receive notification by mail at your last known address that
you may come into the Police Department during regular
business hours to pick up your card. Fingerprints are not
returned to third parties except in the case of juveniles,
where their fingerprints are returned to a parent or guardian.
To request a return, contact the investigator or officer who
was assigned to your case or the Investigations secretary
248.433.7760.
FAQ's
1. Who's
assigned to my case?
The patrol officer who took the preliminary police report
should have given you your case number or report number. On
the first business day following the date you file your police
report, you can telephone the Investigations Division at
248.433.7760 to find out who has been assigned to your case.
2. How do I
add additional information about missing property to my police
report?
Notify the investigator assigned to your case. Compile a list
of missing property with all identifying information and
estimated value.
3. Has there
been an arrest or has anyone been charged in my case?
An officer or detective will notify you if an arrest has been
made in your case. If there has been an arrest and someone has
been charged, you will most likely be subpoenaed for the court
proceedings.
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