CRIME REDUCTION UNIT (CRU) ABOUT THE PROGRAM
COMMUNITY POLICING
The Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) is a
The CRUs are a part of the community they
proactive enforcement effort aimed at the
serve, understanding what’s relevant or
reduction of crime in our communities.
unique to their district and supporting the
Each of our five patrol districts has its own
overall mission of the Harris County
CRU with a dedicated sergeant and eight
Sheriff’s Office.
deputies, including two gang unit investigators. The mission of the Crime Reduction Unit is to ensure the safety of residents through proactive operations and investigations that target high crime areas.
The CRUs also participate in multi-agency initiatives to combat several public safety issues, such as street racing, street takeovers, and impaired driving. Crime prevention requires the active participation
CRU deputies are actively present and
of all members of our community. We need
visible in their neighborhoods, fostering
everyone to become involved and
personal connections with residents and
energized in their efforts to protect
identifying the type of criminal activity
themselves, their families, and their
happening in that area through resident
property.
leads, crime reports and data, and patrol
Guns and drugs taken off the streets by the District One CRU.
District One CRU arrested a drug dealer and removed his drugs and guns from the street.
efforts.
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