The responsibilities of the Sheriff’s Analysis Unit (SAU) include:
Crime analysis:
Support patrol operations with analytical support on a 24/7 basis;
Provide administrative, tactical, strategic, and investigative analysis to support field units, investigators, specialized units, task force members, and executives;
Gather and share information from crime reports, teletypes, field interview reports, parolee release notifications, narcotic and sex registrations, and personal contacts with patrol, detective personnel, and outside agencies; and
Assist in the identification and apprehension of criminals, linking of crimes to form series and/or patterns, investigation of crimes, determination of patrol deployment, support for directed patrol and/or team policing, and identification and recovery of property; and