The Criminal Investigations Division (C.I.D) is the primary investigative arm of the Midlothian Police Department and is comprised of one captain and two investigators, all of whom maintain an investigative caseload.

They are assigned the task of investigating all reported criminal offenses, as well as other investigations initiated by the department, such as vice, narcotics, and internal affairs.

Their investigative duties include interviewing witnesses, suspects, and victims and ensuring that felony and misdemeanor cases are properly prepared and filed with the District Attorney’s Office.

They are responsible for maintaining the integrity and security of the department’s property room where criminal evidence and found property is stored until needed in court or until a judge orders its disposition.

C.I.D Investigators handle both adult and juvenile cases involving: 

Investigators are also specially trained to apply forensic science techniques to crime scene processing, including:

The Midlothian Police Department, in partnership with the Midlothian Independent School District has one officer assigned to the M.I.S.D.  This officer handle issues within the district and investigate all criminal offenses that occur on M.I.S.D. property.

Officer James Smith is based a Midlothian High School