Investigations

SPI-PD Investigation Division is comprised of a Sgt. and four officers, whom are responsible for the follow-up investigations of criminal offenses and other support functions of the department. This division is organized into the Investigations Unit (CID), Property/Evidence Custodian, Victim's Assistant Coordination, Internal Affairs, Special Permits and Records.

• Follow- up on cases not initially cleared by Patrol Division
• Recognize and document patterns of crime
• Conduct surveillance
• Gather and disseminate Criminal Intelligence to other Divisions and agencies
• Interview suspects, witnesses, victims, and generate arrested warrants
• Generate protective orders
• Investigate narcotics complaints
• Work with all confidential informants
• Maintain all records and interview listed Sexual Offenders residing in South Padre Island
• Issue seasonal parking permits, conduct golf cart inspections / licensing and conduct taxicab permitting

• Preserve and maintain all evidence
• Package, record and store evidence for court and/or future use
• Submit items to the Medical Examiner's Office
• Maintain chain of custody and a high level of security
• Crime Scene Investigations Process, collect, preserve evidence
• Assist in the identification, apprehension, and prosecution of suspects

• Thoroughly investigate formal complaints assigned by the Police Chief
• Determine the validity of complaints filed against Department members

Special Permits

• Conduct golf cart inspections and issue golf cart license plates
• Inspect taxicabs, conduct backgrounds on potential cab driver and permit the taxi companies

• As specified in the Texas Code of Criminal Procedures Art. 56.04(c); Crime Victims Liaison
• Facilitate victim's immediate needs
• Reassure that victims are aware of all programs and entities available to them