Frankie Floied, Director
    1148 Foster Ave, Cooper Hall
    Nashville, TN 37243

    Identity Theft Information
 

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. Identity theft,
  6. Odometer fraud,
  7. Vehicular homicides and assaults, and
  8. 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.

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

East Region - Morristown/Knoxville
Special Agent in Charge, Billy Grooms
Phone: (423) 587-7081
Fax: (423) 587-7078

Middle Region - Chattanooga/Cookeville/Nashville
Special Agent in Charge, Randy Gothard
Phone: (931) 528-2342
Fax: (931) 372-2444

West Region - Lawrenceburg/Jackson/Memphis
Special Agent in Charge, Dan Hollis
Phone: (615) 251-5185 or (731) 423-6595
Fax: (615) 253-5981