Specialized Services Division

The Investigations Unit currently has seven detectives. Each detective has an investigative area of expertise, to include: homicides, assaults, sexual assaults, crimes against children, burglary and auto theft. The unit is supervised by Sergeant R. Burkholder. Also assigned to the unit is a division secretary and court liaison officer.

The Multiple Enforcement Team focuses on gang related criminal activity in Rialto. This includes investigating all gang related crimes including graffiti. This team has been highly recognized throughout the State as being one of the most innovative and active gang suppression teams. For more on this team's activity, please visit our MET Page.

The San Bernardino County Auto Theft Task Force (SANCATT) is comprised of officers and investigators from various San Bernardino County agencies. The taskforce was implemented to combat the rise in auto theft throughout the Inland Empire. One officer from the Rialto Police Department is assigned to this taskforce.

The Narcotics Team focuses on narcotic related criminal activity in Rialto.

The Court Liaison Officer is responsible for case filings, subpoena control, and probable cause declarations. This officer files felony cases with the District Attorney's Office. The program minimizes the "dead time" investigators spend in the courthouse waiting for an available district attorney. This officer saves the City overtime expenses by keeping in contact with court officials and arranging for the cancellation of subpoenas for officers not needed in court.