The Detective Bureau's primary responsibility is to conduct follow-up investigations of all criminal matters. The Detective Bureau also performs other administrative tasks such as solicitor's background checks, ABC license inspections, the background investigations for firearms permit applicants and the maintenance of Megan's Law files.
The Detective Bureau falls under the authority of the Support Services Division Commander and currently consists of three full time detectives under the supervision of the Support Services Division Commander.
If you have any information which can assist our detectives in a criminal investigation or have any information regarding possible criminal activity, please contact our Detective Bureau at:
(973) 627-4900 ext. 3.
(973) 627-4900 ext. 3.
All information provided is confidential and you may remain anonymous.
Det. Lt. Scott Welsch
973-627-4900 x 313
swelsch@denvillepolice.gov
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Det. Joseph Morgan (Megan's Law & ABC Officer) 973-627-4900 x 353 jmorgan@denvillepolice.gov |
Det. Zachary Lancaster (Property/Evidence Officer) 973-627-4900 x 382 zlancaster@denvillepolice.gov |
Det. Douglas Large (Juvenile Officer) 973-627-4900 x 356 dlarge@denvillepolice.gov |