The Investigative Division is more of a behind-the-scenes operation responsible for assisting in major investigations as well as follow-up on all original complaints. Detective Lieutenant Doug Monette provides a setting where the detectives are expected to investigate all leads. Lt. Monette’s philosophy is that each complaint has a victim.

This work includes:

• DETECTIVE BUREAU

  The Detective Unit of Michigan State University composed of one Detective Sergeant and four Detectives. The unit is responsible for conducting follow-up investigations on criminal complaints. The unit gathers evidence, identifies suspects and prepares chargeable cases against perpetrators of crime. The unit submits cases for review and prosecutions to the Ingham County Prosecutor's Office.

  The most common type of complaints handled by this unit are larcenies, breaking & entering, malicious destruction of property, assault & batteries (including domestic assaults), criminal sexual conduct (rapes), and frauds (insufficient fund, closed account, and forged checks). The Detectives also attend meetings with other area departments to share and disseminate information on possible related crimes.

• COMPUTER FORENSICS

  There has been a sharp increase in crimes involving computers, suggesting that there is a need for a specialized computer forensics laboratory at Michigan State University Police Department. 

  The purpose of the laboratory is to conduct investigations, educate others in computer crimes; store and process evidence that directly affects law enforcement at Michigan State University.   The laboratory would also assist the Computer Center and other departments within the University involving investigations into Education in Internet Security/Identify theft issues.

  Assisting other local agencies as requested.

  Internships and co-operation with the criminal justice department on education and research.

  Announcements, bulletins, trends and frauds that affect Michigan State University students and staff.

• CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATORS

  The MSU Police Department currently has six crime scene investigators. In addition to their initial 80 hours of training, investigators participate in specialized and in-service training. MSU Police Crime Scene Investigators have also been crossed trained by the MSU Office of Radiation, Chemical, and Biological Safety (ORCBS).

  The Crime Scene Investigators are responsible for identifying, collecting, preserving, and documenting evidence at a crime scene. Our unit has processed scenes involving homicides, deaths, rapes, stabbings drive-by shootings, explosive devices, home invasions, breaking & entering, larcenies from vehicles, and vehicle theft.

  Our efforts have resulted in the successful identification, apprehension, and prosecution of criminals.

• FIRE MARSHAL

  Fire inspections and investigations. The Fire Marshal's office follows the codes developed by the National Fire Protection Association.

Leiutenant Doug Monette
Investigative Division