Special Investigations Unit
The Special Investigations Unit is assigned to the Office of the Chief of Police. The Unit is composed of the Criminal Intelligence Detail and the Vice Detail.
Criminal Intelligence Detail
The Criminal Intelligence Detail gathers information from all sources in a manner consistent with the law and then analyzes and disseminates that information to provide intelligence on the existence, identities and capabilities of criminal suspects and enterprises to further crime prevention and enforcement objectives and priorities of the San Jose Police Department. The intent of this process is to pursue criminal prosecution and project crime trends.
The Criminal Intelligence Detail is also responsible for coordinating the protection of political leaders and visiting dignitaries. The Unit also staffs the Mayor’s Protection Detail.
To contact the Criminal Intelligence Detail call 408.277.4041
Vice Detail
The Vice Detail detects, documents and enforces incidents of vice law violations occurring in San Jose. Personnel investigate offenses such as; gambling, prostitution, pimping, pandering, liquor law violations and pornography. The Vice Detail also coordinates the licensing and inspection of premises, which are regulated by law in regard to alcoholic beverage conditions and the San Jose Municipal Code to ensure public health and welfare.
Vice Unit personnel work with the Division of Gaming Control and conduct criminal investigations into violations of the California Gambling Control Act.
To contact the Vice Unit call 408.277.4322
Human Trafficking Task Force Hotline 866.443.6733
Link to the Human Trafficking Task Force