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Fugitive Task Force:
The Fugitive Task Force (FTF) focuses on apprehending dangerous criminals and fugitives, primarily those involved in shootings, homicides and other acts of violence. The
Task Force members work collaboratively with the U.S. Marshalls Service, Parole, and
Probation, utilizing their resources to capture parole absconders and other dangerous
wanted offenders. In 2021 members of the Fugitive Task Force arrested a total of 93
wanted fugitives, including 19 murder arrests, 12 people wanted for shootings, and 7
wanted for serious sexual assaults.
Auto Theft Unit:
The Auto Theft Unit (ATU) works to recover stolen vehicles and apprehend the offenders who are involved in the increase in stolen vehicle incidents in the Greater Hartford
Region. Incidents of robbery, shots 昀椀red, shootings and homicides often involve the use
of stolen vehicles. The ATU works in conjunction with other investigative units, assisting
in identifying, locating and apprehending known violent and dangerous car thieves. On
October 4th, 2021, the Greater Hartford Regional Auto Theft Task Force was formed, with
a total of 12 participating agencies from the greater Hartford region. During the 12 week
span, a total of 104 stolen motor vehicles were recovered, 66 total arrests were made, 31
warrants served and 12 illegal 昀椀rearms were recovered.
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