Responsibilities
The Investigations Unit consists of plainclothes detectives and a detective supervisor. The detectives are responsible for following up on all reported crimes not routinely handled by a patrol deputy including:
- Crimes against children
- Financial crimes
- Homicides
- Property crimes
- Sex crimes
Duties
Detectives are often called to a crime scene to:
- Collect evidence
- Interview victims, witnesses, and suspects
- Photograph the scene
- Take fingerprints
Training
Detectives receive specialized training in criminal investigation.
For More Information
For more information about the Investigations Unit, please contact the sheriff's office at (530) 458-0200.