In order
to utilize the manpower assigned to the division in an
effective manner, the investigative unit consists of
several task specific details.
Preliminary Investigative Unit
Most often
initial citizen contact will be with an investigator
assigned to the Preliminary Investigative Unit. Officers
assigned to this section are responsible for reviewing
all auto theft related offense reports received in the
division, conducting a preliminary interview with the
complainant, and determining if enough solvability
factors are present to forward the case to the Reactive
Unit for additional investigation
Reactive Investigative Unit
Once an
offense report is received, officers of the Reactive
Squad conduct a thorough investigation into the offense.
This investigation will usually result in the recovery of
the vehicle and/or an appropriate criminal indictment
presented to the District Attorney's Office for criminal
prosecution.
Pro-active Investigative Unit
Officers
assigned to the Pro-active Unit routinely conduct overt
and covert operations directed towards the arrest and
indictment of those persons engaged in the theft of motor
vehicles.
Task Force
Members of
this unit conduct long term investigations into organized
theft rings in conjunction with officers from various
police departments throughout the United States. They
utilize various investigative techniques including Sting
and Reverse Sting operations to target specific offenders
as well as follow-up on information provided regarding
active auto theft violators.
Grant Squad
The Grant
Squad is an A.T.P.A. funded unit that conducts
investigations related to Accessory Shops, Salvage
Dealers and vehicles or parts being exported through the
Port of Houston.
