Division: Investigative

Investigations Unit

The Investigations Unit's focus is in follow-up on major crimes that are too involved or specialized for the patrol unit to handle. Investigators are able to maintain and develop investigative specialties through training and experience to increase criminal apprehensions and stay ahead of trends in criminal activity.

Crime Analysis Unit

The Crime Analysis Unit is comprised of one crime analyst. Crime analysts track criminal activity, analyze crime data to determine any crime patterns, series, or trends occurring within the city, crime mapping, and provide statistical data to the various Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Station units. 

Community Behavior Assessment Team

The Community Behavior Assessment Team (CBAT) pairs a behavioral health clinician with a specially trained patrol deputy to respond to calls involving those suffering a mental health crisis. CBAT seeks to avoid adverse outcomes by diverting individuals with mental health issues to appropriate services and resources.

Special Enforcement Team

The Special Enforcement Team (SET) is a proactive unit that focuses on criminal gang activity, drug dealing and career criminals for the purpose of arrest, conviction, and incarceration. SET also participates in programs to deter young adults from joining a gang or getting involved in narcotics.
The deputies in this unit are assigned to these specialties:

• Drug Enforcement (Narcotics Team)
• Gang Enforcement Team (GET)
• Probation and Parole
• Community Services
• Burglary/Robbery Suppression Team
• Problem-Oriented Policing
• Sex Offender Compliance
• Homeless Outreach Team