Policy Text
Sections
Section A INTRODUCTION
Section B ADMINISTRATIVE
Section C EQUIPMENT / VEHICLES
Section D OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES
Section E INVESTIGATIVE TECHNIQUES
Section F REPORTING UNIFORMITY
Section G GENERAL CRIME INVESTIGATION
Section H SPECIFIC CRIME INVESTIGATION
Table of Contents
Section A INTRODUCTION
Area Investigator Deputy Sheriff
Section B ADMINISTRATIVE
Area Investigators Manual
Detective Command Structure
Personnel Duties
Training
Section C EQUIPMENT / VEHICLES
Equipment
Vehicles
Section D OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES
Case Classification & Accountability
Case Management
Confidential Informants
Detective Unit File
Section E INVESTIGATIVE TECHNIQUES
Information Gathering
Interview and Interrogation
Investigative Resources & Evidence Analysis
Sheriff’s Regional Crime Laboratory
Section F REPORTING UNIFORMITY
Area Investigator Forms
Report Procedures
Reporting Uniformity
Section G GENERAL CRIME INVESTIGATION
Investigative Guidelines
Arrest Warrants & Search Warrants
DNA Warrants
Search Warrants
Suspect Identity
Surveillance & Raid Training
Entry Equipment & Training
Teletypes
Detective Call-Outs
Inter -Agency Investigations
Section H SPECIFIC CRIME INVESTIGATION
Special Investigations
Auto Theft
Investigation of Hate Crime
Station 290 Registrant Procedures
Automated Firearms System Entry
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Information/Intelligence collection, dissemination, verification and analysis are all continuous
processes requiring constant communication and evaluation. Multi -Agency information sharing,
and collaborative enforcement action is critical when addressing pervasive multi -jurisdictional
crime trends and when targeting prolific offenders.
Area Investigator Deputy Sheriffs shall be fully immersed in station level IMPACT processes
and meetings. Actionable information will be vetted and disseminated through current IMPACT
and Information Led Policing practices, ensuring continuous targeted enforcement action. The
Area Investigator Deputy Sheriff will ensure the sustainability of operations, strategies and
tactics through continuous assess ment and analysis. Investigative processes and operations
require constant evaluation and adjustment to ensure they remain dynamic and viable.
The Area Investigator Deputy Sheriff plays a critical role in reacting to crime and proactively
targeting of prolific offenders. They are the conduit between patrol operations, the District
Attorney's Office, the station command staff, outside agencies and the community.
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date and available at all times.
c. Timely follow -up investigation of each case assigned as workable.
d. Timely submission of all required/requested reports, forms,
miscellaneous documents and/or completed staff work.
e. Timely provision of all pertinent information affecting the unit, station
or department.
f. Play a critical role in gathering, interpreting, facilitating and acting on
crime related information/intelligence within their affected
jurisdictions.
g. Utilize team and collaborative approaches to identify crime issues
through a combination of Crime Analysis technologies and area
specific requests. Work together and share information to identify
possible relationships between crimes and suspects.
h. Solve crimes through an understanding of the Information Led
Policing (ILP) model.
i. Ensure appropriate information is disseminated through current
IMPACT and Information Led Policing practices.
j. Ability to utilize properly and successfully all the available
investigation aids, such as the CLETS, ARJIS systems,
station/records files, DMV records, etc. Conduct follow -up on
possible existence of warrants on suspects and acquaintances on
cases submitted to the District Attorney's office.
k. Ensure the cleanliness, proper maintenance and working order of all
issued investigative equipment and devices.
l. The apprehension, interview and incarceration of criminal suspects for
successful prosecution. When possible, interv iew arrests by patrol to
gather information and leads related to other criminal activity.
m. Provide assistance to the District Attorney in case preparation and
presentation.
n. Provide patrol personnel with knowledgeable advice, assistance and
on-site crime scene investigation.
o. Maintain public service posture for victim referral to other services,
i.e., Crime Prevention, Juvenile Diversion, etc.
p. The performance of any other collateral duty as directed/requested.
q. When practical, attend patrol briefings in order to share information
on wanted subjects or vehicles, provide status of cases, and answer
patrol questions.
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B. Auto Theft Detective
1. The Auto Theft detective is responsible for the receipt, review,
documentation and follow -up investigations, if necessary, on all vehicle
thefts, embezzlements, and recoveries. In non -contract areas, the Auto
Theft detective is also responsible for the review of all impounds and
stored vehicles. Much of this specialized investigation is mandated by
State law and, therefore, the assigned detective must possess
sub