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Investigations

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Investigative Services Division Units:

The Investigative Services Division is supervised by Commander Brock Avery. The various Units which make up Investigative Services are as follows:

We encourage you to learn more about each of these Units by reading below. If you have any questions please contact the appropriate individual listed.

Alcohol Beverage Control Officer

The ABC Officer oversees all ABC licenses and alcohol sales permits within the City of Ventura.  The works with businesses and assists them with ABC rules and regulations, licensing, liquor sales, employee sales of alcohol, making sure they understand and are in compliance with their alcohol permit, enforces non-compliant businesses, educates local businesses regarding such issues as underage drinking and sales to minors, and oversees entertainment permits.  To learn more about the position please click here.

Alcohol Responsible Retailer Program (RRP)

The Alcohol Responsible Retailer Program, otherwise known as RRP, is a collaborative program which was developed in cooperation with Ventura County Behavioral Health Department (Ventura County Limits). The RRP is designed to provide Alcohol Beverage Establishments with valuable information in order to maintain a safe and responsible business as it pertains to the sale and service of alcoholic beverages.

The overall goal of the RRP is to improve public health and safety in our community by increasing the awareness of the dangers that result from improper sales and service of alcoholic beverages, particularly to minors and those who may already be intoxicated. 

Crime Analysis

The main function of the Department's civilian Crime Analyst is to convert data into useful information and get that information to the people who can best use it.

Crime Analysis provides support for a number of department functions, including patrol deployment, special and tactical operations, investigations, crime prevention, and administration.  You can read more about the Crime Analysis Unit here.

Major Crimes - Detectives

The Major Crimes Unit (Detectives) is responsible for investigating major crimes, felonies, and gang crime committed in the City of Ventura. The Unit is divided into three sections - Crimes Against Persons, Family Violence, and Gang Crimes.

Crimes Against Persons Unit
Crimes Against Persons is also known as the Violent Crime Unit. These Detectives are responsible for investigating homicide, robbery, assault, missing persons, and arson.

Family Violence Unit
Three Detectives are assigned to the Family Violence Unit. They investigate domestic violence, child neglect and abuse, sexual assault, embezzlement, and elder abuse.

Gang Crimes and Investigations Unit
The Detectives main responsibility is suppression of criminal gang activity. These specially trained officers monitor local gangs, investigate gang-related crimes, and address gang issues within the City. 

The Investigations Division is staffed by one Sergeant, and ten Detectives.  The Unit also includes the Crime Scene Investigations Team (BI), and Court Liaison Officer.  CSI is responsible for collecting and analyzing physical evidence found at major crime scenes.  The CSI Detective processes physical evidence such as fingerprints, blood, fibers, and hair.  The CSI Detective also takes photographs, both still and video, of major crimes and is often called to testify in court regarding evidence.

Investigators review assigned cases for solvability and investigative leads. Leads include statements from victims and witnesses, physical evidence - such as fingerprints or surveillance photos, documents - bank records for example - and biological evidence such as blood and hair. Cases are aggressively investigated using both traditional methods and the latest technology. An investigator suspends a case only if sufficient leads do not exist or cannot be established. A suspended case can be re-opened if new leads are discovered.

Major Crimes Contact:

Street Crimes Unit (SCU)

The eight Detectives within SCU are assigned to investigate commercial and residential burglary, grand theft, identity theft, and other property-related crimes.  SCU Detectives also investigate narcotic related offenses.

This Unit also includes the Property Room which is responsible for maintaning and tracking all property categorized by the VPD.

SCU Contact:

Wanted & Missing Persons & Unsolved Cases

The Investigation Unit also includes information on Wanted, Missing, and Unsolved cases.  Our Detectives are seeking any information which may help in locating the individual(s) or helping to solve any of the cases shown within the following pages.

Wanted, Missing, and Unsolved cases information can be found under the Crime Prevention Information and Statistics section of our website.