Murder Investigation Team

Also known as a Major Investigation Team and abbreviated to MIT.

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Murder Investigation Teams are the specialised homicide squads of London's Metropolitan Police Service. MITs investigate cases of murder, manslaughter, attempted murder where the evidence of intent is unambiguous, or where a risk assesment identifies substantative risk to life.

Related Topics:
London - Metropolitan Police Service - Murder - Manslaughter

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MITs were established in 2000 to replace the former Area Major Incident Pools (AMIPs) as part of Scotland Yard's Serious Crime Group.

Related Topics:
Area Major Incident Pool - Scotland Yard

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In 2001, there were 31 murder investigation teams operating in London, made up of 834 police officers,182 civillian staff, and 14 senior detectives.

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Currently, murder investigation in London is undertaken by the Specialist Crime Directorate's Homicide Command, which is split geographically into three units (West, East and South), each led by a Detective Chief Superintendent. Each of the Command Units has nine Major Investigation Teams (MITs), consisting of 33 staff, led by a Detective Chief Inspector (DCI), who performs the role of senior investigating officer (SIO).

Related Topics:
London - Specialist Crime Directorate

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