Violent Crimes Unit

The Violent Crimes Unit (VCU) is a unit within the Special Investigative Command of the Criminal Investigative Division, it serves to provide special investigations and support relating to violent crime and murder.

The Violent Crimes Unit investigates the following types of cases:
 * Homicide, murder/attempted murder
 * Robbery, or attempted robbery, of a bank by an armed perpetrator
 * Hijacking, where the offender is armed
 * Assault, where the offender is armed
 * Kidnappings, as directed by the Division Chief
 * Gang activity, involving illlegal weapon or drug trade
 * Theft, where the offender is armed