The responsibilities of the Investigations Division, in the broadest sense, is to conduct a follow-up investigation of each reported crime in the City of Vestavia Hills. This includes, but is not limited to, the compiling of those facts necessary in determining the nature of a crime and the perpetrator(s) involved, but also the location, collection and preservation of evidence that will be required for the future prosecution of those charged.

Investigators are available twenty-four hours a day to support patrol officers and to personally respond to all major crime scenes. Investigators also perform such duties as surveillance of individuals and places, intelligence gathering, undercover operations and other specialized activities.

You may reach the Investigations Division by calling (205) 978-0110, or you can e-mail the division using the following link: Lt. Wayne Self

The support and assistance of the public can be invaluable to police in preventing and solving crimes. If you have information about criminal activity or a case under investigation, the Vestavia Hills Police Department would very much like to hear from you. You do not have to give your name or otherwise identify yourself if you do not want to do so. There are three ways you can contact the department:

• Send an e-mail to the Police Department . Be aware that your e-mail address will be revealed in an e-mail communication.
• Call us at (205) 978-0228 (Vestavia Hills Police crime hotline).
• Fill out and send the form below. Unless you give personal information as you fill out the form, you will be anonymous.