The MIU (Major Investigation Unit) was formed in the spring of 2002 as a cooperative effort between the City of Delafield, Village of Hartland and Village of Chenequa Police Departments. The purpose of this unit's formation is to provide a resource member departments could utilize in case of a significant investigation which could otherwise overwhelm their individual abilities to conduct it. Originally, each department was to contribute to a shared joint budget and four officers who would develop skills in four different areas: investigator, evidence technician, accident reconstruction and photography. Delafield added two additional members in 2002, with plans to add other specialists in the future. Since its inception, it has been used successfully in a large burglary, several suspicious sudden death investigations and a homicide.

In mid 2002 a trailer was purchased with funds from a grant through the Office of Justice Assistance. This trailer, which is pictured above, is used at crime scenes to provide equipment necessary at the scene. The trailer can also be used as a "command post" at the scene.

Critical Incident Team (CIT)

     Five members of this agency are assigned to the Lake Area Critical Incident Team (CIT). The CIT is ajoint agency tactical team comprised of officers and staff from the Cities of Delafield and Brookfield and the Villages of Hartland, Chenequa and Pewaukee. These communities provide a total of three administrators, 17 tactical officers, one trauma nurse and seven negotiators. There are also three professional psychologists assigned to the team.

  To become a team member, officers must undergo a challenging selection process including written and physical agility tests, firearms proficiency and oral board. Upon assignment to the team, members then undergo training within the team every month and advanced training with specialists from outside the team.