How does the Cocoa Police Department investigate child abuse?

All child abuse investigations are assigned to a detective because of the serious nature and the delicacy of the cases. Detectives work with the Department of Children & Families in determining the exact nature and type of abuse. Once the investigation is completed it is forwarded to the state attorney for prosecution. For more information on child abuse and the Department of Children & Families visit their website: Florida Department of Children and Families and to report suspected child abuse, click here

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