600 East Walnut
Columbia, MO 65201-4491
573-874-7652/FAX: 573-874-3142
The Major Crimes Unit is also responsible for investigating fires with in the City of Columbia. Investigators are responsible for making on-the-scene assessments as to the origin and cause of the fire and to provide investigative assistance to the Columbia Fire Department. The Unit works in conjunction with pawnshops and secondhand dealers in the recovery of victim's property and the identification of suspects dealing with stolen property
The Major Crimes Unit actively assists other units within the Columbia Police Department. On a weekly basis the Major Crimes Unit assists the Narcotics Unit in serving search warrants and serving arrest warrants for the D.O.V.E. Unit. The Major Crimes Unit is also actively involved with the Boone County Juvenile Office, the Boone County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, the Inter-Agency Council on Child Abuse and Neglect (ICAN), The Women's' Shelter, Sexual Trauma/Assault Response Team (START), the Rainbow House and the R.E.S.P.O.N.S.E. Team.
The Major Crimes Unit also oversees the department's Forensic Evidence Team. The Forensic Evidence Team is responsible for assisting both the Patrol Unit and Major Crimes Unit with the collection and preservation of evidence from crime scenes. Presently the Forensic Evidence Team is made up of twelve officers and investigators.
The Major Crimes Unit is temporarily housed outside the main police station.
The unit is located across from the Columbia Police Department at:
609 East Walnut Street
Columbia, Missouri 65201
Our mailing address is:
Columbia Police Department
Major Crimes Unit
600 East Walnut Street, Columbia, Missouri 65201
E-mail Major Crimes Unit Supervisor Sgt. Ken Hammond
Telephone (573) 874-7652
FAX (573) 442-9660 or (573) 874-3142
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