Investigations Division

The Investigations Division is responsible for the investigation of all reported felonies which occur in our city. Since the City of San Ramon contracts its police services, the Investigations Division of the Sheriff’s Office is utilized should we need more specific expertise or additional assistance.

Currently, the Investigations Division is supervised by a Sergeant who is responsible for the overall operation of the unit. There are five full-time Detectives who are responsible for the follow-up of the cases received.

Most often, Detectives investigate cases that are initiated by members of the Patrol Division. Cases are prioritized for assignment by crime type and seriousness. A case where leads exist usually results in a clearance and very often the clearance of multiple crimes. Many times the suspect of one crime is also responsible for others.

Every victim feels that his or her case is a serious crime. All cases received are investigated and we utilize all the best and current practices in an effort to solve all of them. We, however, must prioritize our case-load dependent upon a number of factors such as the type of crime, the number of leads, solvability factor, and whether it is a property crime or a violent crime. Every victim feels that his or her case is a serious crime. All cases received are investigated and we utilize all the best and current practices in an effort to solve all cases received. We, however, must prioritize our case-load dependant upon a number of factors such as the type of crime, the number of leads, solvability factor, and whether it is a property crime or a violent crime.

Members of the Investigations Division are available Monday through Friday and are available after hours to assist the Patrol Division should they need expertise, guidance, or assistance. On major cases, Detectives will come in to work during their off-duty hours to handle investigations requiring immediate attention.

During 2006, our Investigations Division followed up on 1,918 criminal cases. Of these cases, 1,082 were felony cases, 730 were misdemeanor cases, and 101 were missing adult/missing juvenile cases. Investigations had a 37% closure rate for felony cases and recovered over $400,000 in property.

police@sanramon.ca.gov
2220 Camino Ramon, San Ramon, CA  94583
Business Office: (925) 973-2700
Records: (925) 973-2770
Emergency:  9-1-1
Police Non-Emergency Dispatch: (925) 973-2779
Fax: (925) 830-0674