Detectives

The Detective Division of the Brookline Police Department is the investigative unit of the Department, consisting of nineteen detectives under the command of Captain Mark P. Morgan.

This division is responsible for the follow up investigation of all crimes. The Division is also responsible for intelligence analysis and dissemination, coordinating dignitary protection with state and federal agencies, forensic examination of crime scenes along with associated evidence and case maintenance of ongoing long term investigations. The Division has several components consisting of the Crime Scene and Identification Unit, Evidence and Property Management, Domestic Violence / Juvenile Unit and General Investigations.

The Crime Scene and Identification Unit of the Division serve as a vital part of the Detective Division. Our Public Safety Headquarters, which opened in April 2002, utilizes a sophisticated crime lab and digital dark room to process, preserve and document evidence recovery. This modern facility was upgraded in November 2005. It now includes an in-house automated fingerprint identification system that includes a latent palm print search capability. We are one of the few departments in the State that possess this type of technology along with a significant searchable database. The work of this unit enables our division to identify many suspects and solve the related crimes.

The Detective Division takes a proactive approach in investigating domestic violence cases, juvenile investigations, civil rights violations and crimes involving the elderly. Our commitment does not end with the arrest of a suspect, but requires us to work with prosecutors to further ensure that a case is presented in a professional manner and that as a result of our investigation the Commonwealth was able to present the strongest case possible to the Court. Detective Lieutenants are assigned as liaisons to the Brookline District Court, the Dedham District Court for jury trials and to the Norfolk Superior Court. The court liaisons monitor cases as they proceed through the judicial system and actively communicate with the District Attorney's office, Victim Witness Advocates and the Clerk of Courts office.

The Detective Division also manages the Sex Offender Registry for the Department. We register, photograph, fingerprint and monitor convicted sex offenders who live in Brookline and monitor those who are employed in town.

The Detective Division also works closely with other federal, state and local law enforcement agencies concerning crimes that affect our community, participating in regional and local meetings on a daily basis to share strategies and information. We also conduct a monthly warrant apprehension operation in concert with State and local law enforcement to target dangerous criminals and those most likely to re-offend. We work closely with the Massachusetts Sex Offender Registry Board to ensure that all information is current and any violations are promptly reported and court action initiated.

We also manage the issuance of licenses to carry firearms and firearms identification cards. The Brookline Police Department places great emphasis on the issuing of such permits and conducts thorough backgrounds on all applicants to determine suitability.

The Evidence/Property Management Unit within the Detective Division tracks thousand of pieces of evidence and property each year, ranging from drugs, firearms, recovered property and general evidence. The detective assigned to this unit works closely with the Massachusetts State Police Crime Laboratory and the Massachusetts Food and Drug Laboratory.

You may contact the Brookline Police Detective Division at 617-730-2244 or email suggestions@brooklinepolice.com