Child Abuse Investigation Unit

The Child Abuse Investigation Unit (CAIU) record and investigate all suspicions or allegations of crime that comes within the scope of the term ‘Child Abuse’

The team has a responsibility for investigating allegations of intra-familiar physical emotional and sexual abuse as well as cruelty and neglect committed against children and young people under the age of 18 years old.

The unit also investigates allegations against health and educational professionals that involve offences against children and young people.

Suffolk Police ensures all child abuse allegations are investigated thoroughly but sensitively, always putting the needs of the children at risk first. If police officers attending an incident develop concerns about the welfare of any children, they will alert the CAIU.

In addition, the CAIU will also investigate allegations of abuse by Her Majesty’s Young Offender Institute employees, against children and young people detained by HM prison service.