Overview
The Investigation Division investigates serious crimes occurring in the unincorporated areas of Marin County. The division also provides technical and manpower assistance for major crimes to the city police departments when requested. This Division is divided into adult investigations, juvenile investigations and the Scientific Investigations Section.
The Adult Unit investigates crimes against persons and property crimes. The Juvenile Unit investigates crimes committed by juveniles, child abuse cases, sexual assaults, and works with civic groups handling delinquency and truancy problems. The Juvenile Unit also oversees the School Resource Officers Program and the STAR unit (The Marin County Support and Treatment After Release Program). The Scientific Investigations Section has specialists in crime scene investigation and forensics.
The Marin County Sheriff's Office is a member of Bay Area Crime Stoppers. Crime Stoppers is a program that gives citizens a chance to give information about crimes committed in their communities while still remaining anonymous. If you have information about a crime you can call the number below. The caller is given a code number that can be used at a later date to collect any reward. Rewards are paid in amounts up to $2000.00 depending on the crime and the information given.
You can contact Bay Area Crime Stoppers at (415) 472-CRIME (415-472-2746) or toll free at 800-222-8477. You can also visit at their website at http://www.bayareacrimestoppers.org
