Commander Brad Hodge is responsible for the Criminal Investigations Division. Commander Hodge also oversees the Communications division, Professional Standards and Accreditation, Internal Affairs, School Resource Officer Programs and Emergency Response Team. Commander Hodge has been a member of the Satellite Beach Police Department for 20 years and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy session #218.

He may be reached at 773-4400 ext. 126, or via email at bhodge@satellitebeach.org.

The Investigative Division is tasked with following leads developed during the initial reporting of criminal activity to the police department.  The Investigative Division is ready to respond anytime, day or night, to the needs of crime victims, or to the scene of any criminal activity.

The members of the Investigative Division first work to follow up on reports of criminal activity initially reported to our agency.  The investigators then establish that a criminal act was indeed committed, identify and apprehend the person responsible of the criminal act, and attempt to recover any property that may have been stolen.  The Investigative Division is also responsible for forensic examination of crime scenes along with the evaluation, collection, and maintenance of evidence. The Investigative Division plays an integral part in assisting the State of Florida in prosecution the suspect charged with the offense. 

There are a total of three state certified law enforcement investigators assigned to the Investigative Division.  All investigators receive specialized education and training in Homicide Investigations, Sexual Assault and Battery, Crime Scene Processing, Child Abuse, and many other investigative disciplines.

Detective Sergeant Eric Bell may be reached weekdays at 773-4400 ext. 129, or via email at ebell@satellitebeach.org

Detective Corporal Valerie Balloue may be reached weekdays at 773-4400 ext. 151, or via email at vballoue@satellitebeach.org.

Detective Officer Frank Armeson  may be reached weekdays at 773-4400 ext. 305, or via email at farmeson@satellitebeach.org.

Administrative Assistant Patti Noe may be reached from 9:00 to 2:00 Monday through Friday at 773-4400 ext. 142, or via email at pnoe@satellitebeach.org.