Special Victims Division

The Special Victims Division investigates human trafficking, vice, gambling, animal crimes, child pornography, and internet crimes against children. It also includes Forensic Services (long-term missing persons, unidentified human remains), the Child Protection Unit (abuse and neglect warrants, DCFS liaison), and coordinates the law enforcement partnership with the Cook County Department of Revenue for cigarette and liquor tax stamp enforcement. Specialized investigators work cases involving crimes against animals (dog fighting, neglect, cruelty) and animal hoarding. Animals are rescued from cruel and inhumane conditions.