NLPD | Criminal Investigations

The Criminal Investigations Division of the New Lenox Police Department is tasked with following leads developed during the initial reporting of criminal activity to the Police Department. The Criminal Investigations Division is ready to respond anytime, day or night, to the needs of crime victims, or to the scene of any criminal activity including, but not limited to:  Homicide, Burglary, Arson, Aggravated Battery, Robbery, Criminal Sexual Assault, etc. The members of the Criminal Investigations Division first work to follow up on reports of criminal activity initially reported to our uniformed patrol officers. The Detectives then establish that a criminal act was indeed committed, identify and apprehend the person responsible for the criminal act, and attempt to recover any property that may have been stolen. The Investigations Division is also responsible for the integrity of crime scenes, along with the evaluation, collection, and maintenance of evidence. The Investigations Division plays an integral part in assisting the State of Illinois in prosecuting suspects charged with an offense.

The Criminal Investigations Division is managed by Deputy Chief Robert Pawlisz, supervised by one Sergeant, and comprised of three full-time Detectives. Detectives receive specialized education and training in Homicide Investigation, Sexual Assault and Battery, Narcotics Investigation and Identification, Interview and Interrogation Techniques, Crime Scene Processing, Financial Fraud Investigation, Internet Safety and many other investigative techniques.  The New Lenox Police Department Investigations Division works in cooperation with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies in a multitude of different ways.  Members of the Division are detailed to the South Suburban Major Crimes Task Force, a multi-agency group responsible for investigating the most serious crimes in the area, and the Will County Gang Suppression Unit, a multi-agency unit responsible for combating gangs, drugs and violence in the Will County Area.  Additionally, the detectives are responsible for testifying at Grand Jury, obtaining and executing search and arrest warrants, attending meetings with local school and civic groups, conducting community-based training, operating undercover drug programs, and much more. 

The Investigations Division also takes part in the Will County State’s Attorney’s Office Bad Check Restitution Program.  Businesses that need assistance in collection of Non-Sufficient Funds checks should click on the following link to obtain further information.