Who starts the investigation?

When a citizen calls to report a crime, an officer is usually sent to initiate the report. The responding officer conducts the initial investigation and is responsible for the collection of evidence. If the crime is serious or complex, the officer may request assistance from Investigations or the Crime Lab. Some reports may be taken by phone by the Telephone Reporting Unit at 303-980-7300. This is offered as a convenient service to citizens. For certain crimes, the citizen may be referred directly to Investigations to speak to a detective.

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1. What if I feel that I did not like the level of service I received, can I comment on such service?
2. Can I call an Officer to unlock my car when I locked my keys inside?
3. Can a civilian ride with Wheat Ridge Police Officers?
4. How do I get a warrant/civil summons?
5. Does the City have noise regulations?
6. How are crimes classified?
7. Who starts the investigation?
8. Are BB Guns illegal?
9. Does the City have a car seat program?
10. What are the curfew laws?
11. I’m having a dispute with a neighbor. What can I do?
12. I’m getting harassing emails. Is there something I can do?
13. What do I do when I see an emergency vehicle?
14. Is it legal to carry an unconcealed handgun in Wheat Ridge?
15. What are the laws concerning knives?
16. I’m locked out of my house. Can you help me get in?
17. How quickly will an officer respond to my call?
18. What should I do if I get pulled over by a patrol officer?
19. Where do you take arrested persons?