The Rural Crime Task Force, commonly known as the "Ag Unit" of the Sheriff's Office, is an investigation unit consisting of three Detectives.

This unit's sole responsibility is to investigate any property crime against a farmer, rancher, agricultural-related business or industry which takes place in the unincorporated rural areas of Kings County, and impacts the victim's commercial production, distribution, or economic livelihood derived from agricultural products, livestock, petroleum, chemicals, farm implements and equipment.

We work closely with Rural Crime Task Force members from neighboring county Sheriff's Departments, with the goal of prevention and detection of agricultural crimes, along with apprehension of offenders. We maintain close contact with our local farmers as well, and keep them informed through crime prevention presentations and publications.