Investigations

Investigations Division


The Paola Police Department Investigations Division is under the Command of Captain Kevin Colwell. The division has two full time Detectives. The purpose of the Investigations Division is to identify and investigate person(s) suspected of criminal acts within the City of Paola. 

Responsibilities 


The Investigations Division is responsible for the investigation of Felony Crimes and serious Misdemeanors. This division is also responsible for the handling of all evidence that is seized 
by the Paola Police Department. 


A typical Investigation Process

  • A crime victim reports a criminal incident.
  • The responding police officer writes and forwards a report to the Investigations Division.
  • The Investigations Division uses established criteria to assign a case to a detective.
  • The case is investigated.

For More Information

 
If you would like to contact either Detective Captain Kevin Colwell or Detective Sergeant Marc Miller, please feel free to do so at:

Paola Police Investigations Division 
Paola Justice Center 
805 N. Pearl
Paola, KS 66071 
Ph: (913) 259-3631 
Fx: (913) 259-3639 
Tips: (913) 259-3647 


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