Criminal Investigations

The Assaults Unit investigates felony and misdemeanor assaults that do not involve members of a family or household covered under the Domestic Violence Statutes and/or Gang related incidents, including Discharging a Firearm from a Vehicle. The Assaults Unit is responsible for conducting investigations of Felonious and Misdemeanor assaults (Non-domestic related), Non-sexual abuse of adults, Maimings, Threats (whether in-person, by telephone, and/or by mail that are non-domestic related), Harassing phone calls with no sexual connotation, Accidental shootings, Reckless discharge of firearm, Assaults on officer (Assault with deadly weapon or Assault and battery), and Stalking (non-domestic related). The Assaults Unit also investigates abductions and attempted abductions when the location of the victim is known (with a reasonable degree of certainty) and the abduction is not apparently a part of another crime. If the victim of abduction cannot be located and foul play (i.e., possible homicide) may be reasonably assumed, the Homicide Detail will investigate the incident.

Assaults Unit Phone Number: (405) 297-1121

The Crimes Against Children Unit is responsible for investigating crimes against children 12 years of age and under. The Crimes Against Children Unit works as part of a multiple disciplinary team to investigate and advocate on behalf of child victims. The Child Abuse Response and Evaluation Center (CARE) provides a homelike and nurturing atmosphere for children experiencing an investigation as possible victims of physical or sexual abuse. The center’s environment and unique approach minimize anxiety and fear in children by prioritizing their nurturing needs.  

Crimes Against Children Unit Phone Number: (405) 297-1124

Useful links:

•  www.carecenter-okc.org
•  www.occy.ok.gov
•  www.okdhs.org

The Domestic Violence Unit investigates felony and misdemeanor assaults that involve members of a domestic relationship, as defined by Oklahoma State Statute 22-60.1, violations of protective orders, and domestic related stalking incidents. The unit works with the various District Attorney Offices that are in the legal limits of Oklahoma City and various legal and social service agencies including the YWCA. The Domestic Violence Victim Assistance Program (DVVAP) provides on-site assistance at the Oklahoma City Police Headquarters in filing victim protection orders and safety planning. 

Domestic Violence Unit Phone Number: (405) 297-1125

Other useful numbers:
Domestic Violence Victim Assistance Program (DVVAP): (405) 297-1139
YWCA OKC 24hr Domestic Violence Hotline: (405) 917-9922

Related websites:
Victims Protective Order Info link: http://www.oklahomacounty.org/courtclerk/VPO.aspx 
YWCA Link: http://www.ywcaokc.org 

The Homicide Unit is responsible for investigating the crimes of homicide, unexplained deaths, fire deaths, shootings of and/or by OKCPD officers or other law enforcement personnel occurring within this jurisdiction, poisonings, missing persons when foul play is suspected or known, abductions when the motive is unknown or when the fate and/or whereabouts of the victim is unknown. Additionally, Homicide Investigators are assigned incidents of suicide, attempt suicide, overdose, use of force where the actions of the officer/employee may result in hospitalization or death from the use of authorized or unauthorized equipment (excluding a firearm), and intentional discharge of a firearm at a suspect/vehicle regardless of whether or not any injury or death occurs.

Homicide Unit Phone Number:  (405) 297-1126

Crime Stoppers Tip Line (Homicide Tips Only):  (405) 297-1200

The LEP Investigative Unit implemented in 2013, with the purpose of better serving Oklahoma City's increasing non-English speaking population. This Unit is responsible for investigating all person and property crimes, other than homicides, where the victim or suspect speaks a language other than English. Detectives in this Unit also assist detectives from other units when there is a language barrier with subjects in their investigation.

Unit Phone Number:  (405) 297-1129

The purpose of the Missing Persons Unit is to effectively investigate persons whose whereabouts are unknown. The Missing Persons Unit utilizes resources such as A Child is Missing and Silver Alerts to locate missing adults and juveniles.  

Missing Persons Unit Phone Number:  (405) 297-1129

The Offender Registration Unit is part of the Investigations Bureau. The unit has two primary areas of responsibility. The first function is to conduct and maintain registrations of offenders as required by state and federal laws. The second function is to investigate registration violations of state and/or federal laws and present charges to prosecuting authorities when appropriate. This is done in order to enforce compliance of those offenders required to register who reside within the corporate limits of the City of Oklahoma City.

Laws Addressing Offenders Required To Register
Title 57 of Oklahoma State Statute,  Chapter 8B (Sex Offenders Registration Act) and Chapter 8C (Mary Rippy Violent Crime Offenders Registration Act)

Title 21 on the Zone of Safety Around Schools, Child Care Facilities, Playgrounds, and Parks

Information for Offenders

If you are an offender residing or wanting to reside in Oklahoma City limits and you are required by law to register with local law enforcement, you must come to the Offender Registration Unit at the Oklahoma City Police Department, located at 701 W Main St. in Oklahoma City.  

Office hours for registrations are Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Offenders should not call or e-mail the office – all registration transactions including address checks must be done in person. Personnel at the Offender Registration Unit will assist offenders (in person at the office) to check addresses to find a location to reside that is not in a prohibited area. Registration violations are taken seriously and will be investigated and presented for prosecution when appropriate.

How to Report Possible Registration Violations
If citizens have any immediate safety concern involving a registered offender, they should call 911 and have an Oklahoma City Police Officer respond to the scene. If a citizen has information about an offender in Oklahoma City limits required to register who is not actually staying at their listed registered address, that information can be reported to the Offender Registration Unit by email by clicking here, phone, or through the Community Notification System of the Offender Watch Program (see link below). Please include as much specific information as possible. You can remain anonymous or include your contact information if you would like. Possible registration violations will be investigated and presented for prosecution when appropriate.

Useful Links:
Offender Watch Website
Oklahoma Sex Offender Registry:  https://sors.doc.state.ok.us/svor/f?p=105:1:
National Sex Offender Registry:  https://www.nsopw.gov/en-US/search/verification

Offender Registration Unit Phone Number: (405) 297-1197

The Robbery Unit is responsible for investigating all robberies of businesses and individuals, as well as extortions and weapon possession cases. Detectives in the unit investigate all crimes they are assigned. Detectives also respond to robberies when called by patrol officers. Detectives from the Robbery Unit coordinate with detectives from other local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.

Robbery Unit Phone Number: (405) 297-1132

The Sex Crimes Unit investigates cases involving sexual assault and other related crimes where the victims are 13 years old and older. This is done in order to increase the probability of immediate detection and apprehension of those persons committing offenses within the corporate limits of the City of Oklahoma City. It is also done in order to be able to present all investigative information to prosecuting authorities and to provide courtroom testimony.

Sex Crimes Unit Phone Number: (405) 297-1133

Useful Links:

•  YWCA: http://www.ywcaokc.org/site/c.7oJELRPuFgJYG/b.8087209/k.BEC7/Home.htm

The Auto Theft Unit is responsible for, but not limited to, the investigation of: 

1. Larceny of any type of motor vehicle, aircraft, motor boats, heavy equipment, commercial trailers
2. Unauthorized use of motor vehicles
3. Possession of a vehicle with an altered VIN
4. Larceny of vehicle licenses and/or decals
5. Miscellaneous thefts to include trailers 16’ and over, dune buggies, outboard motors, all-terrain vehicles and non-tagged dirt bikes
6. Embezzled Vehicles, vehicles borrowed or taken on try-out from an individual and not returned

Auto Theft Unit Phone Number:  (405) 297-1122

Useful Links:

• http://www.ok.gov/tax/
• https://www.nicb.org/
• https://www.dps.state.ok.us/ 
• http://www.nhtsa.gov/Vehicle+Safety/Vehicle-Related+Theft/Theft+Prevention

One of the first specialized investigative units in the OCPD was the Stolen Goods Department, begun in the early 1920’s. Originally tasked with all property-related crimes, the burglary unit has become more specialized since its inception. 

The Burglary Unit is assigned under the Person and Property Crimes Division. The Burglary Unit conducts follow-up investigations from burglaries and other burglary associated offenses.  

The Burglary Unit investigates the following crimes:
Burglary in First Degree-----------------------------------------------------------SS 21-1431
Burglary in Second Degree-------------------------------------------------------SS 21-1435
Possession of Burglar’s implements------------------------------------------SS 21-1437
Entering Building or Structure with Intent to Commit Crime---------SS 21-1438
Burglary with Explosives-----------------------------------------------------------SS 21-1441

For residents of jurisdictions we serve, LeadsOnline provides a system for maintaining secure records of property you own. You may store serial numbers, item descriptions, pictures, and scans of receipts so that your items may be more easily identified in the event of theft or loss. This record may also come in handy when reporting any loss to your insurance provider. 

https://reportit.leadsonline.com/

http://www.ou.edu/content/police/psafe/vehicle-safety/auto-burglary-prevention.html

The Larceny Unit was formed in 1980 to investigate the taking of property which does not constitute burglary or auto theft. There are about 24 different types of larcenies assigned to the Larceny Unit. In addition, crime where property is intentionally destroyed is also assigned to the Larceny Unit. The Larceny unit is also assigned crimes involving juvenile delinquency, such as curfew violations and criminal mischief in addition to cases of animal abuse. 

Larceny Unit Phone Number:  (405) 297-1128

Helpful Websites:

•  Operation ID (program for marking and identifying property): http://www.opid.org/

• National Crime Prevention Council (general crime prevention resource): http://www.ncpc.org/topics

The Metal Theft Detail is incorporated into the Larceny Unit, within the Person and Property Crimes Division. The primary purpose of the Metal Theft detail is to investigate all crimes pertaining to the theft of metal, including catalytic converters, air conditioners, electrical wiring and copper, working with other agencies to identify suspects and their methods of operation, resulting in a decrease of the number of metal thefts.

For residents of jurisdictions we serve, LeadsOnline provides a system for maintaining secure records of property you own. You may store serial numbers, item descriptions, pictures, and scans of receipts so that your items may be more easily identified in the event of theft or loss. This record may also come in handy when reporting any loss to your insurance provider. 

https://reportit.leadsonline.com/

The Pawn Shop detail is incorporated into the Burglary Unit within the Person and Property Crimes Division. The primary purpose of the pawn detail is to facilitate the identification and recovery of stolen property that has been taken to local pawnshops. This unit also investigates violations of the Consumer Credit Code relating to Pawn Shops and refers them to the office of Consumer Credit.  Upon request, the Pawn Unit will assist other agencies with investigations that are linked/connected to Oklahoma City and/or at the discretion of the Chief of Police.

Pawn Detail Unit Phone Number: (405) 297-1131

The Pawn Unit investigates the following crimes:

Receive Stolen Property  SS 21-1713
(when property is stolen in another jurisdiction and pawned in an Oklahoma City Pawn Shop)

False Declaration to Pawn Broker SS59-1512
(when property is stolen in another Jurisdiction and pawned in an Oklahoma City Pawn Shop)            

For residents of jurisdictions we serve, LeadsOnline provides a system for maintaining secure records of property you own. You may store serial numbers, item descriptions, pictures, and scans of receipts so that your items may be more easily identified in the event of theft or loss. This record may also come in handy when reporting any loss to your insurance provider.  

https://reportit.leadsonline.com/

The White Collar Crime Unit is assigned under the Person and Property Crimes Division. Their purpose is to effectively conduct follow-up investigations of criminal activity. This is done in order to increase the probability of immediate detection and apprehension of those persons committing offenses within the corporate limits of the City of Oklahoma City. It is also done in order to be able to present all investigative information to prosecuting authorities and to provide courtroom testimony.

Upon request, the White Collar Crime Unit will assist other agencies with investigations that are connected to Oklahoma City or at the discretion of the Chief of Police.

The White Collar Crime Detail is responsible for, but not limited to, the investigation of:

• Forgeries (except forged prescriptions)
• Embezzlements, including motor vehicle from businesses
• Obtaining /Attempts to Obtain Money/Merchandise by False Pretense
• Unlawful Use/Possession of Stolen Credit Cards and Money Orders
• Frauds/Confidence Games
• Failure to Return Rental Property
• Possession of Stolen Checks, Credit Card and Money Orders
• Found/Lost Credit Cards, Money Orders, Checks
• Counterfeit Currency
• Defrauding an Innkeeper
• Failure to Pay Cab Fare
• Impersonating an Officer (if no other charges exist normally handled by another detail)
• Computer Crimes
• Vehicles borrowed or taken on try-out from business and not returned.

White Collar Crime Unit Phone Number:  (405) 297-1134

Helpful Links:
Federal Trade Commission – to report identity theft:
www.ftc.gov or 1-877-438-4338
      
Credit Reporting Agency information – To request a copy of a report or to place a fraud alert:
1. TransUnion – www.transunion.com or 1-800-680-7289
2. Equifax – www.equifax.com or 1-800-525-6285
3. Experian – www.experian.com or 1-888-397-3742

Internal Revenue Service – To file a complaint of tax fraud and receive an identity theft PIN:
www.irs.gov