Investigations

Commander Willard Lathrop is the Investigations Division Commander. The Investigations Division consists of three sergeants and 16 detectives. The Investigations Unit is divided into three distinct areas of responsibility; Major Crimes, Economic Crimes, and Special Investigations. The Major Crimes Unit investigates the crimes of sexual assault, felony assault, robbery, and homicide. The Economic Crimes Unit investigates the crimes of auto theft, felony theft, burglary, fraud, and forgery. The Special Investigations Unit is responsible for investigating drug and vice complaints as well as directed enforcement for specific problems. In 2005, the Investigations Unit filed over 1400 felony cases for prosecution.

Evidence Technicians

The evidence room is staffed by two evidence technicians who are responsible for the proper storage, disposal, and destruction of all the evidence and property taken into custody by the Auburn Police Department. The evidence technicians process over 8,000 items per year and dispose or destroy approximately 6,000 per year. The evidence technicians perform laboratory examination of marijuana and are responsible for submitting all other evidence to the state crime lab for analysis. The evidence technicians can be reached at 253-931-3080.