· In February 2021, a group of suspects conducted an armed home invasion robbery at a hotel.  A patrol officer was in the area and followed the suspect vehicle with no knowledge that the home invasion had just occurred.  The suspect vehicle was reported stolen and then turned down a dead-end where multiple suspects fled from the vehicle on foot.  As officers were chasing the suspects, one suspect turned and fired at pursuing officers . Officers returned fire.  A large perimeter was established and with the assistance of multiple SWAT members, all suspects were taken into custody.  Detectives took over the OIS investigation.  

· In March 2021, a victim was shot multiple times by a 15-year-old suspect.  Detectives heard the call and recognized the suspect vehicle.  Detectives drove to known locations for the suspect and intercepted them as they were arriving.  After a foot pursuit, the shooter was arrested.  

· In March 2021, a Traffic Officer located a wanted armed robbery suspect and pursued the vehicle.  The suspect stopped his vehicle and quickly exited while firing at the officer.  The officer dove for cover and was still able to return fire which killed the suspect.  Detectives responded and assisted CHP with the investigation as the incident occurred on the freeway.  

· In March 2021, a group of armed juvenile suspects shot into a vehicle where a 7 –year-old child was seated.  No one was injured by the gunfire.  The suspect was found several days later and arrested while in possession of a handgun.

· In April 2021, a group of armed suspects attempted to break into an occupied residence.  An occupant of the home fired at the suspects as they were breaking down his door.  One of the suspects was killed and the rest of the group fled the scene.  Detectives worked the case for several months and arrested additional suspects.  The resident was arrested for weapons charges as he was a suspect in an earlier shooting that Detectives had also been investigating.

· In April 2021, Gun Violence Reduction Team (GVRT) personnel were proactively searching for an armed and dangerous drug dealer who was wanted for multiple felonies.  Upon contact, the suspect fled on foot and pointed a firearm at pursuing officers which led to an Officer Involved Shooting.  The suspect died at the scene and Detectives responded to conduct the Officer Involved Shooting investigation.

· In May 2021, Sexual Assault Detectives arrested a Fremont teacher after investigating him for inappropriately touching multiple elementary aged children over several years.  

· In May 2021, GVRT Detectives identified an armed suspect who had posted a video of himself carrying a firearm in his waistband as a patrol vehicle drove by.  After an extended surveillance, GVTF personnel arrested the suspect who was armed with a loaded firearm. 

· In September 2021, a victim arrived home after spending the day conducting professional photography.  Two suspects confronted the victim and stole his camera equipment.  When neighbors came out to confront the suspects, one suspect open fired at the group.  Detectives identified the suspect and later arrested him.  The suspect was on federal probation for similar photography equipment robberies he conducted in the past.  

· In September 2021, witnesses observed a male suspect beat and drag a female victim into his car.  Detectives recognized the suspect as a repeat, violent offender.  Intelligence Detectives were able to track down the suspect after an exhaustive investigation and search.  A surveillance team located the suspect vehicle which then led to an extended pursuit which ended with a Pursuit Intervention Technique (PIT) maneuver.  The suspect was arrested for kidnapping and the victim was recovered safely.  

· In September 2021, several suspects were attempting to steal a catalytic converter when they were interrupted by the victims who had armed themselves with sticks.  As the suspects ran away, one stopped and fired at the group but did not strike anyone.  Detectives worked the case and identified the suspect.  After an extended surveillance, he was arrested with another firearm.  

· In December 2021, an employee confronted another employee and shot him at close range.  The victim died at the scene.  Detectives responded to the scene and identified the suspect within several hours.  A few hours later, a surveillance team located the suspect and followed him while homicide detectives worked quickly to solidify the investigation.  Once a warrant was secured, the surveillance team arrested the suspect who still had the murder weapon.