INVESTIGATION SERVICES
DIVISION

CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION (CID)

Many of the detectives possess expertise in various fields of work, and are such assigned cases according to each one’s expertise. Burglaries, robberies, larcenies, motor vehicle thefts, missing/neglected juveniles, etc. are assigned to a detective based on the geographic area of the county that the crime occurred. We have detectives that specialize in Financial Crimes as well as others who focus on child exploitation. The Davidson County Sheriff's Office is also part of the Invictus Task Force to form a powerhouse of knowledge and experience to combat child exploitation, Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM), and Internet Crimes Against Children as a whole.

All of the detectives in the Criminal Investigative Unit work closely with our District Attorney’s Office and victims throughout the judicial process.

CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATIONS (CSI)

Crime scene analysis and investigations have become especially technical and scientific in nature. The Davidson County Sheriff's Office has three extensively trained technicians that provide specialized skills to assist the patrol and criminal investigation divisions.

Skills and training utilized in this division are: specialized photography and videography, fingerprint research and identification, technical assistance, evidence seizure and storage, serial number restoration, firearm reconstruction, blood pattern analysis, vehicle processing, and many more.

Properly collecting and storing evidence is a crucial aspect of this division. See below for more information on return of any seized property and/or evidence.

DIGITAL FORENSIC LAB

Digital Forensics is a specialized field within forensic science that focuses on identifying, collecting, examining, and analyzing electronic data for use in legal investigations. It involves extracting evidence from digital devices like computers, mobile phones, and networks to help solve crimes. The Digital Forensic Lab utilizes cutting edge technology paired with extensively trained examiners. The tools and skills the lab offers is so highly sought after for the value it adds to investigations that over a dozen outside agencies seek assistance from the Davidson County Sheriff's Office to facilitate those needs.

SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY

Each sex offender has the responsibility of registering at the Sheriff's Office of the county in which they live. They each are also responsible for checking in with the Sheriff's Office on a routine basis. The Sex Offender Registry Unit handles each of those visits and also facilitates appropriate charges if a sex offender fails to register or does not follow the statutory requirements of their registration.

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CRIME PREVENTION

The Mission of the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office Crime Prevention Unit is to build a partnership between the Sheriff’s Office and the Community, to empower Citizens through crime prevention education, and to promote an environment in which people act individually and collectively to prevent crime and make our community safer for the next generation.

This is a proactive program that provides the public with information that helps identify and minimize the risks of becoming a crime victim. These programs teach citizens how to enhance security and safety for themselves and their neighbors.

The Crime Prevention Unit also offers classes on church and business security. In addition to organizing community watch programs where communities work as a team to observe activity in their neighborhood. The Crime Prevention Unit has programs for children and adults.

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DRONE TEAM

The Davidson County Sheriff's Office Drone Team utilizes cutting edge technology to assist in time-sensitive situations such as an Endangered Missing Person, but also provides tactical support and officer safety on volatile scenes. All pilots have gone through extensive training and are licensed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

EVIDENCE ROOM

A well-managed evidence room is crucial for law enforcement because it ensures the integrity and proper handling of evidence, which is essential for criminal investigations and court proceedings. Securing evidence prevents its contamination, loss, or tampering, maintaining the chain of custody, and upholding the legal process.

Our Evidence Room Manager has completed the Property and Evidence Room Management course through the North Carolina Justice Academy and continues to ensure that the agency is held to the highest standard of proper evidence collection and storage.

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CAPTAIN
CHRIS POOLE

Captain Chris Poole has more than 35 years of law enforcement experience and is currently the Investigation Services Division Commander. The Investigation Services Division consists of the Criminal Investigation Division, Crime Scene Investigation, the Digital Forensic Lab, Evidence/Property Room, Drone Response Team, Sex Offender Registry Unit and Crime Prevention. Poole retired from the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division as the Special Agent in Charge of the Gaming Section, on November 1, 2024. During his career with the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division, Poole received the Distinguished Service Award three times and the Meritorious Service Award once. The Distinguished Service Award is the highest award given to an employee with the North Carolina Department of Public Safety. He also received the Order of the Long Leaf Pine from Governor Roy Cooper. Poole holds a degree in Criminal Justice and is a graduate of the Management Development Program from the North Carolina Justice Academy and the West Point Leadership Program from Methodist University. Poole served as a task force officer for the United States Homeland Security Investigations during his career with ALE. Poole was a subject matter expert for unlawful gambling, unlawful gaming and money laundering operations, he has previously been accepted in North Carolina Superior Court as an expert in Law Enforcement of Gaming Machines and Knowledge of Gaming Machines. During his career with the Alcohol Law Enforcement Division, he has seized over 6000 unlawful gaming machines and over 40 million dollars in illegal proceeds. Poole is a general instructor and has presented training at the North Carolina Conference of District Attorneys, North Carolina Sheriff’s Association, North Carolina Association of Chiefs of Police, the National Liquor Law Enforcement Association and the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division Advanced Special Agent Academy. He also served as the representative for the State of North Carolina for the National Gambling Intelligence Sharing Group during his ALE career. Prior to working for the North Carolina ALE Division, Poole was employed with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office where he was the lieutenant over the Criminal Investigation Division and Evidence, before accepting a position with ALE in 1999. Poole also holds his Advanced Law Enforcement Certificate from Police Standards and Sheriff’s Standards from the State of North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission. Poole served in the United States Air Force Reserves for six years.