The Homicide Unit is part of the Criminal Investigations Division (CID) and is responsible for the investigation of the following incidents:

• Homicide
• Industrial Accidents involving death
• Any natural or accidental death involving unusual circumstances
• Shootings involving department members
• Drowning
• Child and Infant death
• Any investigation deemed necessary by the Patrol Lieutenant and/or the Homicide Sergeant, with the concurrence of the Metro Lieutenant. 

Detectives assigned to the Homicide Unit are available 24 hours a day and respond to incidents throughout the City.