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Crimes Against Property (CAP)

It is the goal of the CAP unit to investigate all property crimes involving general theft, auto theft, fraud/identity theft, forgery, arson, explosive devices and vandalism. Our objectives are to identify and arrest persons responsible, prepare cases for successful prosecution in court and to identify and return stolen property to the rightful owner.

Crimes of Violence (COV)

The objective for COV is to provide investigative services related to homicides, missing persons and all other crimes of violence. Detectives from COV, work closely with the District Attorneys Office to obtain a successful prosecution on criminal cases and provide the highest service possible to citizens of El Cajon.

Special Investigations Unit (SIU)

This unit is a proactive crime suppression unit that handles gang, narcotic, vice, and fugitive investigations. We have investigators assigned to the San Diego Integrated Narcotics Task Force, The San Diego County Gang Task Force and The Joint Terrorism Task Force.

Family Protection Unit (FPU)

FPU is responsible for all Domestic Violence Cases and Crimes against Children, including Child related Homicides. The unit is also responsible for investigating all sex related crimes and the registration of both narcotic and sex offenders. We also handle diversion programs for juvenile offenders. The goal of the unit is to identify perpetrators and to prepare cases for prosecution. The unit can also assist victims of Domestic Violence with numerous resources in order to help them through the recovery process.

Gang Street Team (GST)

The El Cajon Police Department’s Gang Street Team is comprised of one Sergeant and four Officers who work to prevent, interdict, and combat criminal gang activity in the City of El Cajon. This is accomplished by a highly visible uniformed presence offering deterrence, partnership, intervention, education, diversion, suppression, enforcement, and prosecution.

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What if I no longer want to prosecute the perpetrator for the crime case?
There are cases when the victim of a crime case determines that they no longer desire to proceed with further criminal action. Generally, it is within the victim’s right to file a “No Prosecution” form. This process will cancel the investigative and prosecution process.
Can I contact the detective assigned to my crime case if I have additional relevant information?
Yes. You can call the Investigation Division if you have additional information that may lead to the successful resolution of your crime case. Remember to obtain the crime case number from the Records Division prior to calling.
When should I expect to be contacted by the Police Department?
There are various factors in determining the length of a crime case. First, the procedural processing of a crime case varies from one to fourteen days, depending on the severity of the case and workload demands. Second, the detective is investigating your crime case in conjunction with dozens of other very important cases. You will be contacted when the detective requires additional information or there is a status development. This entire process may take several weeks to conclude.
Will I be contacted by a detective?
You will be contacted by either a detective or a representative of the Police Department. The purpose of the contact will be for one of two reasons. First, you may be contacted to inquire if additional information is available which may assist in the arrest of the perpetrator. Second, you may be contacted to be advised of an arrest or closure of the crime case.
Are all crime reports investigated by a detective?
No. The detective sergeants review and determine which cases are investigated. The case is assigned for investigation based on the witness and evidentiary solvability factors. However, all crime reports are reviewed by the detectives in order to link series related crimes.
What is the investigative status of my crime report?
You can call the Investigations Division to determine the investigative status of your crime report. They will be able to tell you if the case was assigned to a detective and if any leads have been developed. The Investigations Division telephone number is (619) 579-3320.

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Crimes Against Property (CAP)

Crimes of Violence (COV)

Special Investigations Unit (SIU)

Family Protection Unit (FPU)

Gang Street Team (GST)

What if I no longer want to prosecute the perpetrator for the crime case?

Can I contact the detective assigned to my crime case if I have additional relevant information?

When should I expect to be contacted by the Police Department?

Will I be contacted by a detective?

Are all crime reports investigated by a detective?

What is the investigative status of my crime report?