What you could be doing | Crime Support

DIGITAL INVESTIGATIONS UNIT (DIU)

This department is made up of a Digital Media Investigation Unit, a Digital Forensics Unit, a Cybercrime Unit and a Communication Data Investigation Unit. 

These four teams provide support to investigators digital investigation enquires across the county, with the cybercrime unit investigating all cyber-enabled crimes. This area of the force is amongst the fastest changing. Our digital forensics unit alone processed and reviewed approximately 1,000 TB of data last year and we expect this figure to increase substantially when 5G goes mainstream. 

Being a team player is essential in the digital investigation world, as everyone relies on everyone else to share knowledge and information. We have a great environment and our teams are involved in interesting and exciting work. What we do makes a real difference to investigations and the victims of crime. As highlighted, the digital investigation world is moving along at a rapid pace and those working for Derbyshire Constabulary will be at the forefront as we move forward.

FORCE INTELLIGENCE MANAGEMENT UNIT (FIMU)

The ever-evolving FIMU offers a range of specialist roles and is the main conduit for intelligence coming into and out of the force. The department is purpose built and contains many different functions that assist the force in the management, coordination and development of intelligence led policing. 

We get involved in a wide range of projects, including the ongoing management and coordination of organised crime groups and developing intelligence to support investigations into ATM attacks. We also coordinated the intelligence and provided dedicated intelligence officers to support the Brexit and climate change protests. 

Everyone here is encouraged to innovate and provide new approaches to gathering intelligence. You’ll also have the opportunity to be part of the wider safeguarding of the community locally, regionally and nationally. 

PUBLIC PROTECTION UNIT (PPU)

Situated in the north and south of the county, the PPU works closely with partner agencies to provide a consistent, supportive approach to victims. 

Our nine teams investigate crimes and deal with offences relating to child abuse and exploitation, rape and domestic abuse. As well as assessing the risk to victims and members of the public, we utilise agencies to mitigate any risk identified. 

To work here you need to be highly motivated and hard working, with great communication skills - someone who cares and wants to do the right thing for the right reasons. PPU is a place where you can have a significant effect on someone’s life whether a victim who’s been subjected to or is at risk of serious offences or the public in general. We deal with the most vulnerable people and protecting them is a fundamental reason as to why we joined the force in the first place. It can be incredibly frustrating, but equally incredibly rewarding.

SPECIALIST CRIME UNIT (SCU)

The SCU deals with the risk and threat presented by organised crime groups that cause the most significant harm and impact on our communities. 

A good example of this would be Operation Halifax - an investigation into drug misuse and supply in Derby city centre. At the conclusion of the investigation 80 people had been arrested and a total of 131 years imprisonment received.