About
the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigations
The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigations is primarily known for its role in assisting local law enforcement
with criminal investigations. Their personnel work closely with local police and Sheriffs, other state investigative agencies,
and federal authorities. Each unit within the Bureau uses state-of-the-art technology to investigate, analyze, identify and
apprehend criminals.
The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigations assists local law enforcement with a wide variety of investigations,
including homicides, missing persons cases, robberies, and property crimes. However, involvement in these cases is limited
to the request of the local department that maintains original jurisdiction over the case. The North
Carolina State Bureau of Investigations has statewide jurisdiction and also assists other state agencies in the apprehension
of criminals.
While most North Carolina State Bureau of Investigations cases are initiated at the request of local law
enforcement, the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigations does have original jurisdiction
in the following types of investigations: Drug Investigations
Arson Investigations;
Election Laws; Child Sexual Abuse in Day Care Centers; Theft and Misuse of State Property; and, Computer Crime Investigations
That Involve Crimes Against Children.
Source
.ncsbi.gov/aboutthesbi
