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| The Department of Law Enforcement is comprised of Criminal Investigations, Patrol Operations, Crisis Negotiations, and Special Weopons and Tactics (S.W.A.T.). |
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| Criminal Investigations |
| Responsible for follow-up investigations and review of all reported criminal offenses. Includes General Investigations, Special Investigations, and Shooting Investigations. |
General Investigations
Investigates agricultural crimes, auto theft, economic crimes, crimes against persons, and property crimes. Assists victims of crimes. Provides technical service in the areas of crime scene, photography, identification, fingerprinting, and evidence. Executes active warrants. Collects, collates, and analyzes crime data.
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Special Investigations
Conducts investigations of organized crime including prostitution, illegal gambling, and narcotics. Collects and analyzes criminal intelligence. Provides tactical enforcement in combating street crime problems and suppressing or reducing drug traffic.
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Shooting Investigations
Investigates the discharge of any firearms involving Sheriff's Office members.
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| Patrol Operations |
| Handles proactive and directive patrols. Provides emergency services throughout St. Lucie County. Encompasses Aviation/Marine, Bomb Disposal, Canine, Crime Prevention, Crime Stoppers, North and South Districts Uniform Patrol, Traffic, the Reserve Deputy Program, and Underwater Search and Rescue. |
Aviation/Marine
Provides helicopter and fixed wing support, including air surveillance, traffic monitoring, and medivac services. Utilizes marked patrol vessels to monitor waterways and assist vessels in distress. Assists other agencies with narcotics interdiction.
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Bomb Disposal
Stabilizes suspected explosive devises and transports them to a safe place for disposal.
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Crime Prevention
Conducts crime prevention efforts through community education, awareness, and involvement. Coordinates the agency's volunteer program.
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Crime Stoppers
Coordinates anonymous information received from the public. Channels information to other municipalities and agencies and, in cooperation with the media, acts as a focal point for receiving and disseminating crime information.
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Canine
Responds to situations requiring police dogs, which includes building and area searches, apprehension of fleeing suspects, and lost and missing person searches
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North and South Districts Uniform Patrol
Patrols and answers calls for service through 911 communications.
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Traffic
Investigates motor vehicle accidents, conducts selective enforcement projects, supervises school crossing guards, operates Breath Alcohol Testing Mobile Unit, and provides traffic and parking enforcement.
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Reserve Deputy Program
Part-time law enforcement deputies supplement the regular operations of the agency by patrolling ranch and grove areas, conducting close patrols on homes and businesses, and providing services at special events.
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Underwater Search and Rescue
Locates and recovers evidence and remains in canals, intracoastal waterways, lakes, and the ocean.
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| Crisis Negotiations |
| Utilizes strategies based on established procedures in responding to and negotiating at critical incidents involving barricaded subjects or hostage situations. |
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| Special Weapons and Tactics (S.W.A.T.) |
| Responds to any situation that involves snipers, barricaded suspects, hostage taking, or any other activity beyond the capability of standard law enforcement resources. |
