Investigations Bureau

Lieutenant Mike Verissimo currently oversees the Investigations Bureau which includes the Violent Crimes Unit, Property Crimes Unit, Youth Services Unit, Crime Lab, Property and Evidence Unit, Crime Analysis Unit, and Fingerprinting Services.

Lieutenant Mike Verissimo graduated from the Tulare-Kings Counties Police Academy in 1998 and immediately began his law enforcement career with the Visalia Police Department. In 2017, he was promoted to the position of Sergeant and in 2021 to the position of Lieutenant.

During his employment with the Visalia Police Department, Mike has held assignments in the Patrol Division, DUI Enforcement Team, Field Training Unit, Youth Services Unit, Special Enforcement Bureau where he worked in the Gang Suppression Unit, as well as the Multi-Agency Gang Networking Enforcement Team (MAGNET), Violent Crimes Unit, the Crisis Negotiations Team, and Professional Standards Bureau where he was assigned as the Public Information Officer. Mike is currently assigned as the Investigations Division Lieutenant.

Mike holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice Management from Union Institute & University.  

Contact Info:

(559) 713-4154 (office)
(559) 713-4807 (fax)
[email protected]