The Pony Express was provided for the fastest mail delivery between St. Joseph, Missouri, and Sacramento, California. The other reason was for a publicity stunt. The Pony Express took place on April 3, 1860 it officially ceased on October 26, 1861 it lasted 19 months.
Captain John J. Fitzsimmons. Commanding Officer. The Detective Division manages and oversees all aspects of criminal investigation. Interfacing with other municipal, county, state, and federal agencies when needed these specialists conduct undercover operations, surveillance, interviews and interrogation, and collect and process evidence.
DETECTIVE BUREAU. Under the Chief of Detectives, Detective Bureau (DB) provides functional leadership for detective operations Citywide, which accounts for approximately 1600 assigned detectives. This includes the 21 geographic detective commands throughout the City and all specialized detective functions.