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CBI Investigations

The CBI Investigations section is committed to providing the highest quality service to assist law enforcement throughout the state. Agents are frequently requested by local agencies for assistance on active investigations such as homicides, financial crimes, sexual assaults and other crimes.

CBI Forensic Services

CBI Forensic Services provides exceptional and timely analyses of evidence submitted by Colorado law enforcement utilizing state of the art technology.

Biometric Identification and Records Unit

Do you need a background check for employment, licensing or adoption purposes? Do you have a question about your criminal history? The CBI Biometric Identification and Records Unit assists with all of these functions in addition to storing fingerprints in the Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) that is accessed by law enforcement throughout Colorado.

Crime Information Management Unit

The Crime Information Management Unit is responsible for the management and oversight of law enforcement information.

CBI InstaCheck

The InstaCheck Unit processes all background checks for the purchase or transfer of firearms. Do you have a question for InstaCheck? Please call 303-813-5700 to speak with a CBI InstaCheck team member.

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Investigations

Cold Case Database

Crime Scene Investigation

Human Trafficking

Identity Theft/Fraud/Cyber Crime

Illicit Market Marijuana Team

Missing Persons

Missing Persons Resource Page

Sex Offender Registry

Top 100 Most Wanted Sex Offenders

Support Services

Background Checks

Colorado Crime Stats

Colorado Open Records Act (CORA)

Concealed Handgun Permits

Concealed Handgun Permit Reciprocity

Criminal Justice Information Security & Access

Employment & Background Checks

Sealing a Record

Forensic Services

DNA Database Expungement

Submission Guidelines

CRS 16-23-101 (Katie's Law)

Sexual Assault Evidence Testing

CBI News

December 8, 2021

CBI Assists with Child Predator Sting Operation

12/08/2021--Members of the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Human Trafficking team took part in this joint operation in Larimer County that resulted in four arrests.

November 17, 2021

Officials Seek Information in 1999 ‘Jane Doe’ Case in Huerfano County

11/17/2021—Law enforcement officials have released ne

September 19, 2021

CBI Celebrates National Forensic Science Week September 19-25

09/19/2021—The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Forensic Services section is honoring the work of forensic scientists, technicians, and support staff assigned to CBI laboratories across Colorado during National Forensic Science Week, September 19-25, 2021.

CBI Contact Information

Colorado Bureau of Investigation
690 Kipling St., Ste. 3000
Lakewood, CO 80215

Main: (303) 239-4201
Background Checks: (303) 239-4208
Firearms: (303) 813-5700

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Annual Reports: 2020 CBI Annual Report
2012-2019 CBI Annual Reports
Alerts
Cold Case Database
Colorado Crime Statistics
Colorado Statutes
Firearms: Appeals
Concealed Handgun Permits
FFL Information
Reciprocity
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Most Wanted Sex Offenders: Most Wanted Sex Offenders
Public Background Check
Sex Offenders: Sex Offender Registry,
Sex Offender Registration Training (Law Enforcement)

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