Police Department - Crimes Against Property

General Assignment Unit

The General Assignment Unit investigators provide follow-up investigation on cases involving a variety of property crimes. These investigators are not assigned to a specific type of crime or location.

Some of the specific duties of the General Assignment unit are:

  • Interview witnesses and suspects
  • Track down stolen property
  • File arrest warrants
  • Conduct search warrants
  • Numerous other related duties.

Typical crimes that are investigated by the General Assignment unit are:

  • Burglary
  • Theft
  • Criminal Mischief

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