Photography Unit

The primary mission of the Department's Photography Unit is to provide the training, equipment, and technical support required to ensure Chesapeake's law enforcement personnel can effectively collect and preserve evidence of crime scenes.

The collection and preservation of photographic images includes basic crime scene photography, as well as special imagery such as infrared and aerial photography. In addition to providing direct support to law enforcement personnel, the Photography Unit covers ceremonial activities citywide and a variety of administrative imaging requirements as needed.

Staff consists of one full time photographer, who is assisted by other members of the Identification Unit and volunteers.