Responsibilities
The South Orange Police Department has numerous areas of responsibility that require advanced training and skills to perform. These areas extend beyond the need for immediate emergency response and interaction, and are vital to the safety and well-being of the community. Such functions range from the routine to the critical in nature and therefore require personnel and resources suited to accommodate such needs.

Organization
The Investigative Division is made up of detectives and supervisors selected by the Chief of Police to serve as needed in all phases of advanced investigation and detection. The division is comprised of three primary areas which include the Detective Bureau, the Juvenile Aid Bureau and the Administrative Investigations Unit. Detective Personnel are assigned duties based upon their particular skills and areas of expertise, and each detective is capable of performing all functions as needed based upon the daily needs of the police department.