The Kinston Police Department VCAT Detectives are tasked to investigate and eradicate the sale and use of illegal narcotics from the streets and neighborhoods within Kinston. Detectives also investigate illegal weapon offenses and gang activity within the community.
Responsibilities
In late November of 2022, the City of Kinston experienced a spike in violent crime in the city, specifically gun crime. As a result, the Agency made the immediate decision to form a new unit within the organization to address the violent crime our community was experiencing. This task wasn’t taken lightly. With these modifications to our agency, we put the VCAT in place.
The VCAT consists of:
• (1) Captain
• (1) Gang Investigator
• (1) General Investigator
• (2) Narcotics Investigators
• (1) ATF Task Force Officer
This unit is responsible for investigating gangs within our community as well as assisting with violent crime investigations and the illegal distribution of weapons and narcotics. The members of VCAT also work closely with local law enforcement partners, such as the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office and our state and federal law enforcement partners.