Criminal Investigation Division

Contact Information

1150 Foster Ave, Cooper Hall
Nashville, TN 37243
(615) 251-5185

Captain R.C. Christian

Our Mission

The mission of the Criminal Investigation Division is to investigate, gather evidence, and assist federal, state, and local law enforcement, when requested per T.C.A. 4-7-401 et al.

Agents of the Criminal Investigation Division have the authority to:

  • Provide investigative and technical support to members of the Highway Patrol in all criminal matters initiated by their actions.
  • Provide investigative and technical support to the Driver License Division.
  • Provide investigative and technical support to the Internal Affairs Division.
  • Conduct overt and covert criminal investigations relating to:
    1. Theft of motor vehicles and parts there from,
    2. Stolen boats, airplanes, and parts there from,
    3. Violation of title and registration laws,
    4. Operation of chop shops,
    5. Odometer fraud,
    6. Vehicular homicides and assaults, and
    7. Insurance fraud relating to motor vehicles

This division also conducts background investigations for prospective Department of Safety employees, and provides specialized training to other law enforcement agencies when requested.

Regional Offices

In addition to the Nashville central office, the Criminal Investigation Division has four regional offices. For more information concerning the Criminal Investigation Division, please contact your local office.

Lieutenant Daniel Morton
Office: 865-594-5901
Daniel.Morton@tn.gov

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Carter, Claiborne, Cocke, Grainger, Greene, Hamblen, Hancock, Hawkins, Jefferson, Johnson, Sullivan, Unicoi and Washington

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Anderson, Blount, Campbell, Knox, Loudon, Monroe, Morgan, Roane, Scott, Sevier and Union

Lieutenant Bryan Martin
Office: 931-528-4130
Bryan.Martin@tn.gov

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Cannon, Clay, Cumberland, DeKalb, Fentress, Jackson, Macon, Overton, Pickett, Putnam, Rutherford, Smith, Trousdale, Van Buren, Warren, White and Wilson

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Bledsoe, Bradley, Coffee, Franklin, Grundy, Hamilton, Marion, McMinn, Meigs, Polk, Rhea and Sequatchie

Lieutenant William Gregory 
Office: 615-251-5185
William.Gregory@tn.gov

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Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Houston, Humphreys, Montgomery, Robertson, Stewart, Sumner and Williamson

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Bedford, Giles, Hickman, Lawrence, Lewis, Lincoln, Marshall, Maury, Moore, Perry and Wayne

Lieutenant Dan Moore
Office: 731-668-9644
Danny.Moore@tn.gov

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Benton, Carroll, Chester, Decatur, Gibson, Hardin, Henderson, Henry, Madison, McNairy and Weakley

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Crockett, Dyer, Fayette, Hardeman, Haywood, Lake, Lauderdale, Obion, Shelby and Tipton