The team consists of a sergeant, several sworn detectives, two detectives assigned to a regional task force, and civilian staff.
The Special Operations Division Detectives specialize in:
- Crimes Against Persons
- Domestic Violence
- Property Crimes
- School Resource Officer / Juvenile Crimes
- Street Crimes
- Youth Diversion
- Graffiti Abatement
- Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT)
- Psychiatric Emergency Response Team (PERT)
For more information about Morgan Hill Police Department's detectives, you may call 669-253-4912 or email Sergeant Purvis.
Responsibilities
Another responsibility of the Special Operations division is to provide specialized, non-patrol services to the community. These services include:
- Coordination of special events such as Mushroom Mardi Gras, Taste of Morgan Hill, and the Fourth of July Festival
- Crime prevention
- Gang enforcement and education
- Internal affairs investigations
- Investigation of major crimes and missing persons
- School related incidents
- School Resource Officers