What do they do?
After a report is taken in the field by one of our patrol officers, it is forwarded to the Criminal Investigations Bureau for further investigation. Detectives follow-up on any possible leads, interview victims, witnesses and suspects (if any), and build a case against those individuals who would commit crimes in our community. After a case is built, Detectives will forward the case to the Orange County District Attorney’s office to obtain a criminal filing, and then work hand in hand with the courts for a successful prosecution. As you can imagine, countless hours are spent investigating these crimes which include Homicide, Kidnapping, Rape, Assault, Crimes against Children, Domestic Violence, Forgery, Fraud, Auto Theft, Burglary and Identity Theft.
If
you have any information that will help the
Cypress Police Detectives solve a crime,
please call (714) 229-6631, or check the
Criminal Investigations Bureau directory for a specific
detective’s desk.
Crimes Against Persons
These are often the most notorious cases, which include investigations into homicides, robbery, felony assault (handguns, knives and other instruments), rape, hate crimes and missing adults. The detectives handling these crimes also coordinate efforts for successful prosecution against the suspects in court. By maintaining a close working relationship with the District Attorney's Office, the detectives begin preparing the more serious cases for court from the outset.
The detectives assigned to investigate property crimes handle the highest volume of individual cases; residential and vehicle burglary, automobile (and boat) theft, and all other thefts. In addition to locating and arresting offenders, these detectives pride themselves on their efforts at recovering stolen property for return to their owners.
The decision to initiate prosecution proceedings against a juvenile offender is more complex than that of an adult. The detective handling juvenile offenses has a variety of options available as to the final disposition of the case. Many times, especially for repeat offenders and crimes involving violence, the juvenile court system is most appropriate. Other options include a system of organized counseling requiring parental involvement, restitution and mandatory workshops on "Youth, Family and Law" as well as a work service program.
The expertise required to investigate fraud crimes has become very complex. Detectives working fraud and forgery cases keep abreast of the current trends involving credit fraud, false impersonation and forgery cases. As technology in this area increases so have the thieves imagination. See more information about Identity Theft.
The investigation into reports of domestic violence have become more complicated in recent years as successful prosecution against these types of abusers has increased. Every report of domestic violence receives a follow-up contact and interview. The aggressors in these cases are arrested and prosecuted whenever possible in an effort to stop the "cycle of abuse." These detectives work closely with the Department of Social Services. These individuals pay particular attention to the welfare of children in the homes where domestic violence is occurring.
The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is a unit within the Criminal Investigations Bureau (CIB). SIU is responsible for investigating cases that require specialized training in various areas of expertise. These areas consist of, but are not limited to narcotics, vice, gang crimes, alcohol violations, and many other miscellaneous crimes.
Generally, they are the least conspicuous as these investigators contribute a great deal to the quality of life in our City through undercover operations. The Special Investigations Unit targets large and small quantity dealers of illicit narcotics in various capacities. The unit has the ability to catch the local small-time dealer, but also has the knowledge and ability to coordinate complex cases to bring down major drug distributors. The unit is also responsible for undercover operations involving prostitution, the City’s massage businesses, enforcing gambling and liquor laws, and participating in virtually any undercover assignment to help the Police Department better serve the community.
The Special Investigations Unit relies heavily on the excellent working relationships with their counterparts in neighboring cities and counties, as well as with State and Federal agencies.
The Special Investigation Unit is also responsible for maintaining intelligence and controlling the infiltration of gang activity in the City of Cypress. The investigators are charged with investigating crimes of violence by gang members, conducting gang sweeps, and the investigation and prosecution of taggers and tagger groups.
The unit further has the responsibility of investigating all permit requests, maintaining a database of all the sex and drug registrants within the City, and asset forfeiture investigations. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Special Investigations Unit, or would like to report on-going criminal activity, please contact the unit supervisor, Sergeant Rod Cox at (714) 229-6642. You have the option of remaining anonymous when calling and your information will be kept strictly confidential.