This bureau is comprised of specialized detectives with duties and responsibilities as follows:
Investigating cases involving the physical and sexual abuse of children and assists in those investigations where there is a death of a child 5-years and younger;
Investigating cases of sexual assault and rape involving children and adults;
Investigating cases of kidnapping for the purpose of sexual assault;
Conducting in-service training in the areas of physically abused, sexually abused, and neglected children;
Providing assistance to other units or bureaus in conducting interviews of young children that are victims or witnesses to other crimes;
Providing expertise in the child abuse/sexual assault/rape fields on request by other units or bureaus, or by other law enforcement agencies;
Responding to requests from the community and media for information regarding physically abused, sexually abused children, and sexual assault or rape of an adult;
Providing training to schools and other community based institutions on mandated reporting laws pertaining to child abuse; and
Reviewing, analyzing, and tracking new legislation pertaining to child abuse, internet crimes, and sexual assault and recommending Departmental positions to the Executive Planning Council staff.