2024 WCSO Annual Report - Report - Page 7
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SERVICES DIVISION
The Services Division offers a wide array of services to
support community safety and foster trust with residents.
• Concealed Handgun Licenses: Processing applications
and renewals for concealed carry permits.
• Civil Process and Document Service: Handling
the booking, serving, and enforcing court orders
and documents, such as small claim notices, writs
of garnishment, restraining orders, and property
foreclosures.
• Public Records and Documents: Managing requests
for public records, police reports, and criminal records.
INVESTIGATIONS
The Investigations Division supports community
safety by investigating felony criminal activity,
handling complex investigations and gathering
intelligence on a wide variety of major crimes.
VIOLENT CRIMES UNIT (VCU)
847 Cases Assigned
VCU focuses on felonies where the suspect’s actions
are violent, threatening, or have the potential to harm
the victim. This includes crimes such as assaults with a
weapon, robbery, homicide, kidnapping, stalking, sex
crimes and child abuse.
PROPERTY CRIMES UNIT (PCU)
132 Cases Assigned
Detectives in PCU work the most serious felony cases
of burglary, auto theft, embezzlement, and larceny.
This workgroup also monitors pawn shop records and
online transactions for the sale of illegal goods. PCU
utilizes technology and public service campaigns to
deter and reduce property crimes.
SPECIAL INVESTIGATION UNIT (SIU)
SIU is dedicated to investigating and solving crimes
with the use of technology. SIU Investigators use
digital evidence to identify communication patterns,
criminal associates and other types of evidence
while ensuring compliance with legal requirements
involving search and seizure. Criminal intelligence
experts use historic data to identify opportunities for
proactive patrols and increase chances to prevent
criminal activity.
• Fingerprinting Services: Providing non-criminal
fingerprinting services to the public using high-quality,
non-ink, LiveScan processing.
• Vehicles and Parking: Assisting with parking
regulations, abandoned vehicles, towed vehicles, and
related concerns.
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
The Professional Standards Division maintains the
agency’s commitment to excellence and accountability.
• Employment Opportunities: Managing recruitment
for both certified deputies and non-certified staff
positions, ensuring the selection of individuals who
embody WCSO’s core values.
• Volunteer Coordination: Overseeing programs that
allow community members to contribute their time
and skills to support the Sheriff’s Office, enhancing
community engagement and service delivery.
• Background Investigations: Conduct thorough
background checks to uphold the highest professional
standards in hiring and volunteer selection processes.
• Accreditation and Standards: Ensuring compliance
with rigorous national and state law enforcement
standards, reflecting WCSO’s dedication to best
practices and continual improvement.
• Training: Developing and implementing
comprehensive training programs to equip personnel
with the knowledge and skills necessary to serve the
community effectively and ethically.
• Internal Affairs: Maintaining integrity and
accountability within the Sheriff’s Office by addressing
internal investigations and upholding ethical standards.
2024 WCSO AT A GLANCE
