Mission Statement

The mission of the Investigations Division is to provide quality service to the citizens of San Gabriel through successful criminal investigations and follow-up investigations of specific criminal actions that have happened within the jurisdiction of the San Gabriel Police Department.

The Investigation Division is responsible for the investigative and follow-up responsibilities of specific criminal action that has happened within the  jurisdiction of the San Gabriel Police Department.  A Lieutenant who commands and manages the division reports directly to the Chief of Police and is responsible for the day to day operations of the division. A sergeant supervises each of the investigative details within the division.

The Investigations Division is responsible for all criminal investigations, youth and special services, crime prevention functions, D.A.R.E., the Special  Enforcement Team, School Resource Officer, Court Liaison Officer, regional narcotics task force and the property and evidence functions of the police department.

The Investigations Division initiates specialized investigations including the service of search and arrest warrants, the preparation and presentation of  criminal matters to the Los Angeles County District Attorney, Crime Prevention Through Environmental design (CPTED), residential and commercial security evaluations, Neighborhood Watch, Business Alert Network (BAN), specialized enforcement and educational programs through the D.A.R.E. and School Resource Officer programs and an award winning and nationally recognized National Night Out Against Crime.

Criminal Investigations

There are two major categories of crimes investigated by Criminal Investigations.  They are crimes committed against property and crimes committed against  persons.  Property crimes consist primarily of thefts, burglaries, auto theft and vandalism. Crimes committed against persons consist of such crimes as assaults and robberies.  Investigators assigned in these areas conduct extensive criminal investigations, respond to major crime scenes and provide technical advice as needed.  Investigators interview victims, witnesses and suspects prior to presenting cases for criminal prosecution.

Youth and Special Services

Investigators assigned to Youth and Special Services are responsible for the in-depth investigation of any criminal report or allegation involving the physical  or emotional abuse of a child, a dependent adult, an elderly victim, or the victim of any sex related crime. These crimes are commonly referred to as Child Abuse, Elder Abuse, Domestic Violence and Sex Crimes.

The emotional aspect of sexual assault or family based violence requires that the investigative response include a holistic approach to the citizens who have  been victimized or impacted by these crimes.  Therefore, investigators working on these cases assist victims and witnesses with referrals to counseling and community-based services to aid in their recovery, ability to negotiate the judicial system, and to prevent future victimization. We believe this approach has improved the level of service we provide, though investigations within this detail are necessarily complex, labor intensive and time consuming.

Economic Crimes

Investigators assigned to economic crimes are responsible for the criminal investigation of check forgery, fraudulent use of stolen credit cards and  fraudulently obtained credit cards. Additionally, investigators handle identity theft involving the fraudulent use of a person's personal information such as names, Social Security Numbers and dates of birth to obtain goods and/or credit.