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Street Crimes Unit
The Street Crimes Unit (SCU) of the Hanford Police Department is dedicated to enhancing the safety and well-being of our community by aggressively targeting street-level criminal activity. Our mission is to proactively identify, investigate, and apprehend individuals involved in drug-related offenses, gang activity, and other crimes that threaten the peace and security of our neighborhoods.
Established in 2023, the unit was formed to provide focused crime enforcement. Comprised of four specialized criminal investigators and a supervising officer, the team is highly trained in combating gang violence and narcotics-related offenses. The SCU takes a proactive and intelligence-driven approach to law enforcement. One of the unit’s top priorities is getting illegal guns off the streets and out of the hands of criminals, thus preventing violent crimes before they occur. Through thorough investigations, strategic enforcement, and collaboration with prosecutors, the Street Crimes Unit plays a vital role in bringing offenders to justice and reducing crime in Hanford.
Key responsibilities of the Street Crimes Unit include:
- Identifying and monitoring high-crime areas to deter illicit activity and enhance public safety.
- Investigating gang-related offenses, drug trafficking operations, and firearm violations to dismantle criminal enterprises.
- Locating and seizing illegal firearms from individuals prohibited from possessing them, reducing gun violence in the community.
- Executing search warrants and tactical operations to apprehend dangerous offenders and remove illicit drugs and weapons from circulation.
- Collaborating with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to share intelligence and coordinate enforcement efforts.
- Partnering with the community to gather critical information, build trust, and encourage public cooperation in crime prevention.
The Hanford Police Department remains steadfast in its mission to reduce crime and enhance community safety. The Street Crimes Unit works tirelessly to disrupt criminal activity and create a safer city for our citizens.