Mission:
The Special Victims Unit investigates all sexually motivated/related crimes in the City of Toledo.
History:
In May of 2000, Chief Michael Navarre decided that there was a need to form a specialized unit that specifically handled sex crimes. Forming this unit ensured that all investigations were done in the same relative way. Ensuring that the victim’s receive the justice and attention they deserve.
Unit Information:
The Special Victims Unit is comprised of five investigators and one sergeant who report directly to the lieutenant in charge of the Crimes Against Persons Section. The Special Victims Unit is located at the Northwest District Station, 2330 W. Sylvania Avenue.
Statistics:
Since its inception, the Special Victims Unit has logged more than 1400 reports. Rape, Sexual Battery, Unlawful Sexual Conduct With a Minor, Gross Sexual Imposition, Sexual Imposition, Public Indecency and Internet related sex crimes are examples of the crimes that the Special Victims Unit investigates.
S.V.U. Investigators:
Sgt. Sam Harris (419) 936-3828
Det. James Trout (419) 936-3842
Det. Regina Lester (419) 936-3826
Det. Harold Mosley (419) 936-3825
Det. Ann Smith (419) 936-3827
Det. Tonya Rider (419) 936-3832
Situational Child Molester
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Regressed |
Morally Indiscriminate |
Sexually Indiscriminate |
Inadequate |
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Basic Characteristics |
Poor coping skills |
Use of people |
Sexual experimentation |
Social misfit |
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Motivation |
Substitution |
Why not? |
Boredom |
Insecurity and curiosity |
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Victim Criteria |
Availability |
Vulnerable and opportunity |
New and different |
Non-threatening |
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Method of Operation |
Coercion |
Lure, force, or manipulation |
Involve in existing activity |
Exploits size, advantage |
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Pornography Collection |
Possible |
Sadomasochistic; detective magazines |
Highly likely; varied nature |
Likely |
Preferential Child Molester
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Common Characteristics |
Seduction |
Introverted |
Sadistic |
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Motivation |
Identification |
Fear of communication |
Need to inflict pain |
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Victim Criteria |
Age and gender preferences |
Strangers or very young |
Age and gender preferences |
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Method of Operation |
Seduction process |
Non-verbal sexual contact |
Lure or force |
Anyone having questions about these types of incidents can
write to or call:
Sgt. Sam Harris
2330 W. Sylvania Ave.
Toledo, Ohio 43613
Phone – (419) 936-3828 Fax –(419) 936-3803
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