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SACRAMENTO VALLEY HI-T ECH CRIMES TASK FORCE
The purpose of this order is to o utline the responsibilities an d jurisdiction of the Hi-Tech
Crimes Task Force. I. General
The Hi-Tech Crimes Task Force is responsible for investigation , suspect
apprehension, and recovery of sto len property involved in the following
offenses:
A. Computer crimes (Section 502 PC).
B. Major computer thefts and r obberies, and embezzlements from
businesses, manufacturers, or government agencies.
C. Telecommunications fraud. D. Businesses/individuals in po ssession or involved in the resa le of stolen
technology products (“Gray Market”).
II. Assistance
A. The Hi-Tech Crimes Task Force shall provide technical expert ise and
assistance in seizing, analyzing , or copying computer informati on.
B. Develop and provide training resources for other department personnel.
C. Assist the high technology in dustry with loss prevention inf ormation.
III. Case Assignment
A. The Hi-Tech Crimes Task Force shall be responsible for revie wing and
assigning cases based on the following factors:
1. Severity of the offens e (amount of loss, etc.)
2. The likelihood that an invest igation will result in the succ essful
prosecution of the offender (pr iority one, two, or three).
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3. The number of active cases a ttributable to the same suspect( s).
4. In terms of caseload, the abi lity of the Task Force to condu ct a
prompt, thorough investigation at the discretion of the detail
supervisor.
IV. Supervision
A. The Hi-Tech Crimes Task Forc e is under the management of the financial
crimes bureau commander.
B. The Hi-Tech Crimes Task Force is multi-jurisdi ctional and is based on
those agencies that have agreed , by memorandum of understanding , to
participate in the Task Force.