Special Crimes Unit

Supervisor –Lt. James Peel

Overview

The Special Crimes Unit investigates crimes such as narcotic activity, gang activity, vice crimes, and crimes where an officer has to conduct an investigation while undercover. The Special Crimes Unit also supplements local, state, and federal law enforcement with major crimes such as murder, rape, kidnapping and major assaults. The Special Crimes Unit works with the cooperation of DEA Task Forces and has officers assigned to two such units. Although the Special Crimes Unit is a pro-active policing unit, it handles an influx of information from named and anonymous sources regarding suspected narcotics activity and other crimes. In addition, the Special Crimes Unit is involved with educating the public regarding the topic of narcotics and gangs. Lectures and speaking engagements are scheduled throughout the year with public and private organizations.