The Bureau of Investigation provides
professional investigative support to the District Attorney's
Office. The Bureau provides advanced litigation support and
specialized investigation of criminal and civil matters. The
Bureau is the primary investigative agency of auto insurance
and worker's compensation fraud, welfare fraud, and non-sufficient
fund (NSF) check criminal cases in Ventura County. Other responsibilities
include tracking criminal intelligence information on organized
crime, gang activity, and official misconduct. The Bureau
conducts investigations into child abduction, consumer fraud,
environmental crimes, police officer involved incidents, computer
crimes, identity theft, and complex financial crime investigations.
The Bureau has received national recognition for innovative
investigation of programs relating to insurance fraud/auto
theft crimes, child abduction, and NSF check matters.
District attorney investigators are available to respond
to investigative requests and law enforcement emergencies
24 hours a day. Investigators utilize the most technologically
advanced equipment available in completing assignments. All
investigators are peace officers who are recruited from law
enforcement agencies throughout California. Members of the
Bureau of Investigation are recognized throughout California
for their expertise in a wide range of investigative functions
from homicide investigation to complex white-collar crime
activity.
A District attorney investigator is available during regular
business hours to respond to citizens’ inquiries and
make referrals when necessary. The telephone number for the
Bureau of Investigation is (805) 477-1693.
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