Chicago Police Department

Chicago Police Department comprises a patrol division, traffic, detective and records bureaus and communications department. The department offers various services to the residents of Chicago, including traffic enforcement, neighborhood watch and business coalition meetings, community problem solving activities, ongoing police training and several other law enforcement functions. Its detective bureau provides follow-up investigations on various criminal matters. Commanded by a detective lieutenant, the bureau comprises of a detective sergeant, full-time investigators, and civilian court liaison officers, and crime analysts. Its detective bureau also handles specific assignments, such as the investigation of crimes against persons, juvenile and sexual assaults, forgery, residential and commercial burglaries, and automobile theft and other crimes. Located in Chicago, the department s specialized units include special weapons and tactics, K-9 and crisis negotiation teams, and field training officer programs.