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Sex Crimes

Resources for Sexual Assault Response Teams

The San Diego Police Department Sex Crimes Unit has been nationally recognized for their contributions in the field of sexual assault. Due to a constant battle for resources, few police agencies across the country have dedicated Sex Crimes Units to this day. The San Diego Police Department recognized the need for a specialized unit over 30 years ago. A dedicated team of detectives assigned to the Homicide Unit were first assigned to address sexual assault crimes between 1970 and 1971. At that time, the Homicide Unit handled homicides, attempted homicides, domestic violence, and sexual assaults. In 1978, a dedicated Sex Crimes Unit was formed with three detectives. Today, the Unit has two sergeants and thirteen detectives who investigate approximately 1,000 reported sexual assaults each year. The Sex Crimes Unit receives many calls for resources and assistance. The following information has been provided to assist organizations responding to Sexual Violence.

San Diego County Sexual Assault Response Team (SART)

• What is SART? (PDF)
• Resource Pamphlet - English (PDF)
• Resource Pamphlet - Spanish (PDF)
• SART Systems Review Committee Report
• Standards of Practice - Final (PDF)

Investigations

• Preliminary Investigation - Sexual Assault (PDF)
• Investigative Tips - Sexual Assault (PDF)
• Duty Call Checklist and Briefing Memo - Form (PDF)

Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault

• 96 Hour Drug History (PDF)
• Club Drug - Crime Classification (PDF)
• Club Drug - Identification and Symptomology (PDF)
• Club Drug - Table Reference (PDF)
• Toxicology Request - Form (PDF)
• Training Bulletin on DFSA Investigations (PDF)

Forensic DNA

• Forensic Science Lab Service Request - Form (PDF)
• Preliminary Rape Case Information - Form (PDF)

Forms

• 96 Hour Forensic Drug History - Form (PDF)
• Body Map - DV IPV (PDF)
• Clothing Documentation 923 Addendum - Form (PDF)
• Duty Call Checklist and Briefing Memo - Form (PDF)
• Forensic Science Lab Service Request - Form (PDF)
• Preliminary Rape Case Information - Form (PDF)
• Reporting Form1- DV - IPV (PDF)
• Toxicology Request - Form (PDF)

Health and Human Service Agency

• Body Map1 - DV (PDF)
• Reporting Form1- DV - IPV (PDF)
• Reporting Policy1 - DV - IPV (PDF)

Sexual Assault Risk Reduction Information

• Sexual Assault Risk Reduction Curriculum
• Sexual Assault Speakers Bureau - Volunteer speakers who educate the community about ways to reduce your risk of sexual assault.

Useful Links

The following websites have additional information, which can be helpful for victims of sexual assault.

• The National Sexual Assault Hotline - 1-888-656-HOPE. Free. Confidential.
• National Sexual Violence Resource Center - "Together we have allies and a forum of hope."
• The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists - Women's issues.
• Sex, Etc. - "A web site by teens for teens." Experts answer questions about sex related topics.
• Zeno's Forensic Science - Information on Forensic Medicines, Forensic Sciences, Forensic Psychiatry, Psychology and General Information Resources.
• San Diego Domestic Violence Council - Provides resources and links for Domestic Violence victims.
• Sexual Assault Training & Investigations - Provides training and expert consultation regarding crimes of sexual assault.
• San Diego Police Department Forensic Science - A full service crime laboratory which analyzes physical evidence collected at crime scenes.