The California Rural Crime Prevention Task Force Exists To...

• Offer agencies throughout the state the opportunity to strengthen crime fighting partnerships;
• Encourage information sharing among members on current rural crime trends and suspects;
• Encourage member agencies to implement both innovative and traditional programs in their communities;
• Increase citizens’ personal and property security in rural and unincorporated areas by enhancing their knowledge of crime prevention practices;
• Provide training for Task Force members on the newest innovations in fighting rural crime;
• Encourage law enforcement and private agencies throughout the state to investigate innovative and functional rural crime prevention programs;
• Develop and/or support appropriate legislation to enhance law enforcement’s ability to apprehend and prosecute rural criminals.

CRCPTF 2008 Rural Crime School Pictures
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CRCPTF Scholarships Awarded to Devin O'Brien and Logan Bruce
The CRCPTF has scholarships available for high school and college students. This year's recipients are Devin O'Brien and Logan Bruce. Click here to learn more about the scholarships, or click here for an application.

CRCPTF May 2009 General Meeting Minutes
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2009 CRCPTF Rural Crime School
This is a 40-hour course designed for patrol officers, investigators and crime prevention personnel wanting to develop an expertise in the area of rural crime. The student will be provided with skills necessary for effective rural crime prevention, reporting, interdiction and investigation.

There will be instruction on basic livestock theft investigation, breed and brand recognition, individual case studies, rural criminal law, trespass law, the bureau of livestock ID’S role and responsibilities, livestock road enforcement, agricultural commodity theft, investigation and inspection, heavy equipment theft, agroterrorism, agricultural fraud, equipment OAN and PIN number identification, metal theft and agricultural chemical theft.

There will be field exercises and role-playing that is related to the lectures. Related law enforcement professionals are invited to attend.

Click here for additional information and the school application.