Policy Text
Detective Division Page 1 of 1 2/06.1 (REV 6/98)
PAWN SHOP/SECONDHAN D DEALER DETAIL
The purpose of this order is to o utline the responsibilities an d duties of the Pawn Shop/
Secondhand Dealer Detail. I. General
A. The geographical area of responsibility of the Pawn Shop/Sec ondhand
Dealer Detail encompasses all of the unincorporated area of Sac ramento
County. The duties of thi s detail are as follows:
1. Identification and in vestigation of stolen property that is commonly
disposed of through pawn shops and secondhand dealers.
2. Assist local and outside agency investigators with the ident ification
and recovery of stolen property.
3. Ensure that businesses that f all within the definition of se condhand
dealer or pawn broker are proper ly and currently licensed throu gh
the Sacramento C ounty Treasurer’s Office and through the
Department of Justice.
4. The detail serves as the keeper of records for files mandate d by
law for pawnbroker and secondhand dealer reports of transaction s.
5. Ensure the due process rights of victims, brokers and dealer s, and
Sacramento County are addressed and ensure co mpliance with all
applicable laws.
6. Provide necessary training and legal updates to affected
department personnel who, in the c ourse of their duties, intera ct
with victims and pawn broker s and secondhand dealers.