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Investigative Services Division
The Investigative Services Division welcomes information tips from the public. To remain anonymous you can complete a tip at crimestoppersusa.org.
Crimes Against Person (CAP) is responsible for investigating homicides, suspicious deaths, assaults, criminal threats, child abuse and neglect, domestic violence, stalking, all sexual assaults, missing persons, and other crimes occurring in the City of Orange. CAP works closely with the County of Orange Social Services Agency in the investigation of child or elder abuse cases.
Property Crimes is responsible for the investigation of all crimes where the motive is financial gain, or crimes that result in the theft or destruction of property. Areas investigated include commercial and residential burglaries, theft, arson, vandalism, financial crimes, fraudulent checks, embezzlement, identity theft, and internet fraud
The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is comprised of a variety of specialized officers and detectives with unique responsibilities, dedicated to serving the needs of the community. SIU is focused on supporting the community needs and problem solving initiatives.
All assignments under the SIU are considered unique and fall outside the realm of normal patrol duties. Officers and Detectives working within SIU receive specialized training and develop a high level of proficiency and expertise for their particular assignment.
The Gang Unit investigates gang-related criminal activities. Through a combination of high-visibility uniformed patrols and plainclothes surveillance, the Gang Unit meets the challenges of suppressing gang activity, and uses directed enforcement as a means of holding gang members accountable.
The Orange Police Department's Gang Unit is also part of the Tri-Agency Resource Gang Enforcement Team (TARGET) which collaborates with other members of the Orange County District Attorney's office and Orange County Probation Department.