WhatsNew:
New Smyth County Sheriff's Office Moving Along
Project Lifesaver
May 15, 2011
Project Lifesaver is a program now available to Smyth County citizens through
the Smyth County Sheriff's Office.
Smyth County Sheriff's Office
Investigations Division
The Investigations Division is commanded by Captain Chip Shuler. There are five investigators assigned to the investigations division.
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The Investigations Division responds to all major crime scenes such as
homicide, sexual assaults, narcotics, robbery, fraud, assault, and
extortion. Members of this department have received specialized training in
the identification of evidence, as well as the collection and preservation
of such evidence by the Virginia Forensic Science Academy. The investigators
are skilled in the documentation of crime scenes, which includes the
photography and sketching of scenes. Evidence is submitted to the Division
of Forensic Science for analysis.
If you have information regarding any criminal activity call (276) 782-4056
or use our
online tips/contact form.
