Other 7%
Crimes against Persons 18%
Detective Bureau Statistics
Property Crimes 28%
298
383
341
102
24
1
23
74
Inactive
Cases Unfounded
Exceptionally
Cleared
Cleared Cita-
Cleared CAC (Formal Com-
Cases Assigned
Criminal Cases Referred
Child/Adult Protection Cases Referred
Child / Adult Protection 47%
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South Central Drug Investigation Unit The mission of the South Central Drug Investigation Unit is to investigate and apprehend mid to upper level drug dealers and violent offenders. The Owatonna Police Department is the fiscal agent of a four county multi -jurisdictional Violent Crime Enforcement Team (VCET) including Steele, Freeborn, Waseca, and Faribault Counties serving 2,500 square miles and approximately 100,000 people. The unit consists of a commander, evidence technician, and four full-time agents. There are 13 law enforcement agencies within the four counties who contribute funds to the unit, along with state and federal grants. SCDUI’s focus is to investigate the sale, possession, and manufacturing of illegal drugs including methamphetamine, opioids, prescription pills, cocaine, and marijuana. The agents work closely with other agencies to identify drug dealers who are selling in several jurisdictions or states. By locating the main sources of the drugs, they can reduce the supply in our communities. Agents also conduct public presentations for civic groups, schools, churches, workplaces, and professional groups in order to educate and increase awareness.
Detective Bureau Statistics, SCDIU—17
