 A Message from the Executive Officer Major Tom McMillan 
The men and women of the Criminal Investigations Division earn the reputation of being tenacious and highly skilled investigators. We are proud of the work they produce every day. Our detectives, as well as the civilian personnel in the secretarial pool, working in close cooperation with members of other internal units/sections, as well as other law enforcement agencies, get the job done in a contemporary and professional manner. I welcome you to explore our website and to contact us with any suggestions. You can reach me by sending email to tmcmillan@kckpd.org. Mission Statement The mission of the Criminal Investigations Division is to combat crime by conducting prompt, diligent and proactive investigations. The men and women of the Investigations Division are dedicated to utilizing and maximizing all available resources, technological advances, and traditional investigative methods to solve crimes, track down and apprehend suspects, accomplices and fugitives, as well as to locate missing persons and recover stolen property. We will contribute to improving the quality of life, safety and security of our community by apprehending and seeking prosecution of those who commit violent crimes. Our Vision: We are committed to working together, within the department, in a problem solving partnership with our community to fight crime and improve the quality of life for our citizens. To read about how the Criminal Investigations Division is organized, please see our Organization section. You will find Contact information for our division by visiting our Contact Info section.
How the Criminal Investigations Division is Organized The Criminal Investigations Division was established to solve crimes via the processes of questioning victims, witnesses and suspects, accumulating physical evidence at the scene of a crime and by tracing stolen property or vehicles associated with a crime. The responsibility does not culminate here, for it is necessary that all facts and evidence be compiled and presented to the District Attorney’s Office for possible filing of charges against a suspect(s). The ultimate goal is to prove beyond any reasonable doubt, in a court of law, that the suspect in question did commit the specific crime for which he is charged. Four specialized Investigations Division Units provide investigators in the field with a vast and diverse array of technical expertise. For additional listings describing the basic function of any of these specialized units, click on any of the following:
 Homicide and Robbery Unitrgolubski@kckpd.org
The Crimes Against Persons Unit includes the following details:
Crimes Against Persons Unitrkaminiski@kckpd.org The Crimes Against Persons Unit is responsible for the investigation of violent acts perpetrated against another person(s) which have occurred within the confines of Kansas City, Kansas. This unit investigates Felony Assaults and Batteries, Hate Bias crimes, Stalking, Drive by Shootings, Rape and other Sex Crimes, and Child Abuse cases. Hate bias crimes are unlawful acts committed against persons, groups, or places targeted because of their race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation or disability. The Child Abuse Detail is responsible for the investigation of physical and sexual abuse of children under the age of sixteen (16) years of age. The unit will work in conjunction with representatives of the Social Rehabilitation Services and the Wyandotte County District Attorney's Office. This detail also investigates complaints of Child Pornography. Child Pornography is the depiction of any child engaged in a sexual act, or an image that is obviously not "artistic" or serving any educational purpose. The transmission or simply the possession of child pornography is illegal. Crimes Against Property Unitakump@kckpd.org The goal of the Crimes Against Property Unit is to locate, identify and recover property stolen or illegally obtained in a criminal act, whether or not it is taken locally or from another jurisdiction and to apprehend and arrest those persons wanted in connection with the taking of said property. The unit focuses on Burglary, Theft (including vehicle theft), Fraud/Forgery and the possession, purchasing, or receiving of stolen property. The Fraud/Forgery Detail is responsible for the investigation of “con-games”, forgeries, credit card theft/fraud, cell phone cloning, identity theft, and white collar internet related crimes including auction and pyramid schemes. The Pawn Shop detail is responsible for the inspection of every pawn shop in the city on a daily or near-daily basis. The pawn shop detective is also responsible for the inspection of scrap yards; the purpose of which is to inspect and recover precious metals and other stolen materials. The pawn shop detective works hand in hand with investigators sharing information concerning stolen property and the identity of perpetrators. Response Unit The Response Unit, commonly referred to as the Response Unit, is assigned the responsibility of responding to and providing for the initial investigation into all felony crimes reported to the Department between the hours of 1900-0300. They will respond to any serious crime scene for the purpose of determining if the severity of the crime and circumstances precipitating the crime dictate the need for additional specialized Department Units. If said manpower is needed, the Response Unit will provide for notification of the appropriate units or personnel. At other times the unit is charged with proactively working felony street crimes and aggressively pursuing wanted felons or parole violators. Logistics/Property Unit Sergeant Gerald Henre If you know the whereabouts or can add to the circumstances of a person classified as missing, please notify the Missing Persons Unit at 1-913-573-6035. (Favor de notificar a Missing Persons Unit 1-913-573-6035.) Q. How long do I have to wait before I report someone missing? A. Unless unusual circumstances are present, twenty four hours should be allotted before a missing persons report is initiated regarding an individual missing from their home or environment. If the missing person is a child, a senior citizen that is senile, mentally or physically impaired an immediate search will be conducted. Juveniles should be reported missing immediately. Q. How do I report someone missing? A. There are several ways you can report someone missing depending upon the circumstances. For example, if you become separated from a child in a crowd, you can hail a passing police officer or call 911. In non-emergency cases, you may wish to visit the report desk located at the Indian Springs Center, 4601 State Avenue Kansas City, Kansas. It is helpful if you can provide a recent picture of the missing person and a description of what the individual was wearing when last seen. Q. How do I check the status of a missing person case? A. Call the Missing Persons Unit at (913) 573-6035.  Services Bureau |
