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 investigations 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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