All officers assigned to the Traffic Division receive extensive training regarding accident investigation and crash reconstruction. In addition to routine motor vehicle enforcement activities, the officers in the Traffic Division perform the following functions:
Respond to routine traffic accidents
Targeted speed and safety enforcement
Investigate specific traffic hazard complaints
Perform serious motor vehicle crash investigations
Plan and coordinate DWI checkpoints
Plan and coordinate traffic control for local parades, road races, and fundraising walks
Perform child safety seat inspections
Oversee the purchasing and installation of all traffic control devices and signs
Represent the local Traffic Authority interests in roadway projects
Investigate site plan and certificate of occupancy compliance issues
Maintain the fleet of police vehicles and vehicle equipment
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The Cheshire Police Department Investigative Division handles all major investigations. Detectives in this division are trained in crime scene processing, video and photographic techniques, evidence collection, interview and interrogation, and numerous other related specialties.
They have successfully handled almost every type of crime, including homicides, armed robberies, embezzlements, burglaries, and sexual assaults.
In addition, they maintain contact with all other law enforcement agencies and detectives from area departments to exchange information in order to facilitate the apprehension of individuals responsible for committing crimes in Cheshire.