The Criminal Investigation Division (CID) is responsible for the investigation of all significant crimes reported to the Twin Falls Police Department. Captain Matthew Hicks leads the CID.

The CID evaluates all felony and many misdemeanor cases for solvability. If a case has a good chance of solvability, it is assigned to a detective or community service officer for investigation. Case solvability is determined by the existence of investigational leads. These leads must indicate the potential for successful arrest and conviction.

Since police resources are limited, it is not effective or practical to devote investigational resources to cases with little chance of a successful resolution.
Common examples of investigational leads include whether a suspect is known by a victim, existence of fingerprints, existence of a surveillance photo, or other substantial information, which may lead to the identity of a suspect.

If sufficient investigational leads do not exist, the case will be suspended. If new information develops in the future, a case can be reopened and assigned to a detective.
Detectives may become involved with the investigation of other incidents, which could pose substantial risk to the lives, or property of our citizens. Such cases may include some missing persons, repeat offenders, and other suspicious activity that may result in a criminal offense.

The CID is also responsible for the management of internal affairs investigations, pre-employment investigations, and other unique investigations.


Department Description:
TO MAKE AN INQUIRY REGARDING THE STATUS OF A CRIMINAL CASE, OR TO SUBMIT AN INVESTIGATIVE LEAD, PLEASE CONTACT:
Detective Staff Sergeant Terry Thueson
Phone:(208) 735-7213
Fax: (208) 737-9951
Email: tthueson@tfid.org
TO MAKE AN INQUIRY REGARDING THE STATUS OF NARCOTICS CASE, OR TO SUBMIT AN INVESTIGATIVE LEAD RELATING TO ILLEGAL DRUG ACTIVITY, PLEASE CONTACT:
Detective Staff Sergeant Anthony Barnhart
Phone:(208) 735-7213
Fax: (208) 737-9951
Email: abarnhar@tfid.org