Investigations

In an average year the Detective Bureau typically handles approximately 500 criminal case assignments and obtains over 300 criminal warrants. There are two full-time Detectives assigned to the Bureau. The School Resource Officer and the TEAM Officer are also assigned to the Bureau and function as Detectives in addition to their other duties. A Detective is also assigned to a DEA Task Force.

The Detective Bureau is currently under the command of Lt. Jeff Way. Lt. Jeffrey Way is a dedicated law enforcement professional with 30 years of distinguished service in Michigan communities. His extensive career with the Imlay City and White Lake Township Police Departments includes roles as Patrol Officer, Detective, Sergeant, and Lieutenant in both Patrol and Investigations. A strong advocate for community policing, Lt. Way developed impactful initiatives like the Youth Police Academy, C.E.R.T., the Business Watch program, and a county-wide Police Mental Health Collaboration, now expanding with a Co-Responder through OCHN. He holds Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Criminal Justice (University of Michigan – Flint, MSU) and shares his expertise as an instructor at Mott Community College. Lt. Way's dedication has been recognized with multiple awards, including White Lake Township Police Officer of the Year.