Narren_C

True, but I imagine you increase the risk when you put th choking hazard inside their candy.

Detectives need to be VERY sensitive when they ask these questions, but some very tough questions have to be asked. It's not about poking holes in the victim's story, it's about being prepared when the suspect tries to poke holes in the victim's story.

Do you liaison at all with local sex abuse detectives?

I can't speak for the norm, but at my department the detectives in that unit will meet with the victim privately and stream line the reporting process as much as possible. Unfortunately, most victims don't really know to contact them directly, so they'll just call for a police officer. That's fine, but it requires the victim to have to go through a lengthier process and deal with more people. Bypassing this also limits the likelihood of dealing with a random officer that may have a temperament that makes the victim less comfortable.

Justice department sounds to me like you gather undercover information for Batman.

I never once considered that the name could sound silly until just now.

No, that would have been conducted by the NYPD. This is a criminal investigation by an outside law enforcement entity.