Detectives Division

 

Detectives are part of our Support Division.  Detectives typically follow up preliminary crime investigations submitted from patrol officers.  They investigate and develop cases for the successful prosecution by theDistrict Attorney’s office, for exonerating anyone wrongfully accused, and to ensure appropriate support services are provided to victims of crime.  Detectives receive specialized training to work a variety of assignments, including undercover operations for the investigation of narcotics, alcohol, vice and other crimes. Detectives are responsible for handling long term or complex investigations. They participate in various community and law enforcement forums such as the Latino Affairs Commision, Central Sierra Intelligence Unit and others. Functions of the Detective Division include:

 

	General Crimes Investigation
		• Persons Crimes (Homicide, Sexual Assault, Robbery) • Property Crimes (Burglary, Auto Theft, Arson, White Collar Crime) • Child Crimes (Abuse, Neglect, & Juvenile Offenders)
	Narcotics Investigation
		• SLEDNET Task Force (multi-agency undercover narcotics investigators)
	FBI Liaison Detective (assigned to the local office of FBI for coordinated investigations regarding interstate and international implications related to our community)
	Evidence Technicians / Crime Scene Investigators
		• Non-sworn civilian employees with specialized training forensics • Collection, examination and preservation of latent prints, blood & other evidence • Specialized photography and crime scene analysis skills • Custodian of evidence
	Community Service Officers
		• Non-sworn civilian employees responsible for city code enforcement • Support Patrol and Detectives with a variety of responses • Abandon Vehicle & Nuisance Abatement
	Records Division
		• Non-sworn civilian employees responsible for processing and maintaining all police records.

 

 

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