The mission of the Distict Investigations Division is the apprenhension and successful prosecution of criminals, the recovery and return of stolen property and continued positive communication with our citizens and all elements of the Santa Ana Police Department in an on-going effort to impact the crime rate.

The Division is composed of four sections:

Criminal Prosecution

District Investigations

• Robbery, carjacking, and misdemeanor assaults
• Burglary and grand theft
• Vehicle crimes, including vehicle theft and vehicle burglary
• Miscellaneous crimes, including vandalism, petty theft, and fraud

Economic Crimes

• Economic fraud
• Identity theft
• Check fraud

Forensic Services

• Processing of crime scenes
• Collection of evidence