Investigators assigned to the Major Crimes Unit are tasked with a wide range of investigative assignments, including assignments within the areas listed below.

Prosecutorial Support & Trial Preparation                (530) 538-7411

 - Investigators assist Deputy District Attorneys with the preparation of cases for trial.

 - Investigators identify and locate witnesses, victims and suspects.

 - Investigators serve subpoenas, search warrants,  arrest warrants and locate evidence.

Homicide Support                                                  (530) 538-7411

 - Investigators frequently assist local law enforcement agencies with the initial investigation of homicides.
 - Investigators assist Deputy District Attorneys with the preparation of murder cases for trial.

 - Investigators participate in the Butte County Officer Involved Shooting Investigation Team.

Economic Crimes / Consumer Frauds                      (530) 538-7411 or 1-800-DA-FRAUD

 - Investigators conduct investigations of selected multi-jurisdictional and complex major fraud cases.

 - Investigators assist agencies in the investigation of sophisticated fraud cases.

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Computer Forensics                                               (530) 538-7411 or 1-800-DA-FRAUD

 - A specially trained Investigator conducts forensic acquisition of computer components.

 - A specially trained Investigator assists agencies in the investigation of sophisticated computer crimes by

   forensically acquiring computer components.

Insurance Fraud                                                    1-800-DA-FRAUD

 - Investigators conduct investigations of fraud in both workers compensation and automobile insurance

   areas.
 - Investigators provide education and outreach to agencies and the public.

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Sheriff's Special Enforcement Unit                           (530) 538-7389

 - Sherriff's Special Enforcement Unit is tasked with investigating the unlawful cultivation of Marijuana and

   verifying and regulating the use of Medical Marijuana.

 - An Investigator assigned to the Major Crimes Unit is detailed to the Sheriff's Special Enforcement Unit.

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Butte Interagency Narcotics Task Force (BINTF)        (530) 538-2261

 - BINTF is tasked with the investigation of manufacture and sales of illegal drugs.

 - Two Investigators assigned to the Major Crimes Unit are detailed to BINTF.

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