Investigative Unit
Sgt. Cole Nethercott
cnethercott@ci.jackson.wy.us

The Investigative Unit of the Jackson Police Department is supervised by Detective- Sergeant Cole Nethercott, who is a 15 year veteran of the department, having served previously as a patrol supervisor for five years, a corporal and a detective.

Also assigned to the unit is: Detective-Corporal Russ Ruschill, with oversight of major crimes investigations; Detective Brian Gardner with the responsibility of general criminal investigations; Kiley Campbell with the responsibilities of evidence collection, release of property, computer forensic investigations and ground transportation permits. Mr. Campbell also proudly serves as the Teton County Coroner, an elected position with a four- year term of office; and Detective Bill Miller serves in a part-time capacity, assisting with major crimes investigations, internal affairs investigations and pre-employment background investigations.

The unit is charged with the responsibility of:

MISSION

The mission of the unit is to provide professional investigative services to all customers, both residents and visitors alike, with an emphasis on solving crime in a prioritized, timely, and fiscally responsible manner; employing all means necessary that are supported by our profession. This is not to suggest that all crimes can or will be solved, but that an honest effort will be made to do so whenever possible given the totality of the circumstances.

If you have questions about the status of a case in which you were involved, please feel free to call our unit Monday through-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at (307) 733-1430. Calls received on the weekends will not be returned until the following business day. You may also email questions to Detective-Sergeant Nethercott at cnethercott@ci.jackson.wy.us