SAHP Detective Division: What We Offer

The Detective Division is the investigative backbone of the San Andreas Highway Patrol. We provide highly motivated officers the opportunity to move beyond traffic enforcement and dive into complex, long-term investigations.

Joining our division means gaining access to specialized training, advanced equipment, and a seat within our specialized bureaus:

Our Specialized Bureaus

• Major Crimes Bureau The frontline for high-priority felony investigations. This bureau handles complex cases that require extensive evidence gathering, surveillance, and inter-agency coordination to bring the state's most dangerous offenders to justice.

• Homicide and Robbery Bureau Dedicated to seeking justice for victims of violent crime. Members are trained in meticulous crime scene processing, forensic analysis, and advanced interrogation techniques to solve violent felonies and cold-blooded robberies.

• Gang and Narcotics Suppression Focused on dismantling organized criminal networks. We offer specialized roles in undercover operations, narcotics interdiction, and proactive sweeps to remove illegal substances and gang violence from our communities.

• Operation Safe Streets A proactive task force designed to reclaim our neighborhoods. This unit focuses on high-visibility enforcement and community-level investigations to suppress crime trends before they escalate.

• Cold Case Squad For the detail-oriented investigator. This squad revisits unsolved cases, utilizing modern technology and fresh perspectives to provide closure to families and ensure that no crime is ever truly forgotten.

Why Join the Detective Division?

Advanced Investigative Tools Gain access to specialized vehicles, forensic kits, and database tools not available to standard patrol units.

Professional Development We offer certifications in Interview & Interrogation, Evidence Management, and Undercover Operations.

Dynamic Gameplay/Experience Trade the highway patrol loops for deep-dive roleplay, search warrant executions, and intricate sting operations.

Collaborative Environment Work closely with the District Attorney's office and other LEO branches to build airtight cases and ensure convictions.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must hold the rank of Trooper First Class or higher.

• Clean disciplinary record for the last 30 days.

• Strong written communication skills for detailed report writing.

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