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The Colorado Bureau of Investigation
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI), established in 1967, provides investigative, forensic, and criminal justice data services to support local, county, and state agencies. With more than 330 members, the CBI delivers expertise in criminal investigations, forensic science, and records management, while also overseeing statewide systems like the Sex Offender Registry and criminal history records. Operating primarily as a “by request” agency, it assists with complex cases such as homicides, cyber crimes, human trafficking, and organized crime. Through its regional offices and specialized units, the CBI works to enhance public safety, strengthen community partnerships, and uphold justice across Colorado.
Durango ICE Incident
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation is currently conducting an investigation into an ICE demonstration incident between a federal agent and a protester in Durango on October 28, 2025. The CBI is asking people who were a witness to the case or who might have filmed the event to reach out to our investigators at cdps_cbi_102025durangoprotest_tipline@state.co.us.
Seeking Victim Information for Davis Mortuary
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation is currently conducting an investigation into Davis Mortuary.
Given the public response to this investigation, we have developed a questionnaire to assist with the investigative process. An investigator may follow-up with you if they have additional questions.
If you have any questions regarding this questionnaire or resources for victims, please e-mail CBITIPS@state.co.us
Persons Who Wander Grant
The Supporting Recovery Programs – Persons Who Wander Grant is a funding opportunity administered by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for Fiscal Year 2025–26. This program assists local governments and their designees in developing and maintaining recovery programs that help locate individuals with medical conditions—such as Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, autism, brain injury, or other cognitive or neurological disorders—who are at risk of wandering. Grant funds may be used for equipment, technology, training, and outreach to enhance search and rescue efforts, improve response times, and ultimately save lives across Colorado communities.
Services at the CBI
Records and Background Checks
Explore a range of records-related services, including background checks, criminal history searches, record updates or sealing, identity theft help, pardons, out-of-state requests, as well as fees, forms, payment options, new accounts, and related links.
Criminal Justice Information Services
Access resources and guidance on security, vendor management, access requirements, and disqualifying criteria, as well as forms, FAQs, directories, crime data, reporting tools, and statistics through the Colorado Crime Information Center and Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Firearms Services
Get information and resources on the Firearms InstaCheck Unit, concealed handgun permits and reciprocity, federal firearm licensee requirements, firearm laws and FAQs, InstaCheck statistics, appeals, state and federal prohibitors, and law enforcement firearm or evidence returns.
Forensics Services
Learn about the DNA database and expungement, sexual assault evidence and toxicology testing, forensic accreditation and training, backlog elimination efforts, submissions guidelines, audits, resources, internships, and operational manuals.
Investigations Services
Covers major investigative efforts, including alerts, cold cases, crime scene work, economic crimes, human trafficking, major crimes, missing persons, Colorado's most wanted fugitives, law enforcement training, and special investigations.
Agency Information
Get an overview of the CBI, including its mission, values, leadership, organizational structure, professional standards, regional locations, media relations, and ways to contact or provide feedback.
CBI Internships
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) offers a range of internship opportunities designed to provide meaningful, hands-on experience in criminal justice, forensic science, and public safety. These internships give students, recent graduates, and qualified service members an inside look at the vital work performed by CBI professionals across Colorado. Participants gain exposure to investigative processes, laboratory analysis, and public service operations—developing practical skills that prepare them for future careers in law enforcement or related fields.
To learn more about specific opportunities—such as the CBI Forensic Services Internship Program, which offers immersive experience in a professional forensic laboratory—review the details below.
CBI News
January 9, 2026 – CBI – Lakewood, CO –The Colorado Department of Public Safety (CDPS), through the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Office of Liaison for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (OMMIR), has accepted a formal request to conduct a statutory case review into the death of 18-year-old Megan Trussell.
Colorado Bureau of Investigation Assisting Monte Vista Police Department with Shooting Investigation
January 3, 2025 – CBI – Monte Vista, CO – The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is assisting the Monte Vista Police Department (MVPD) with an investigation into a shooting that occurred this morning in Monte Vista.
December 23, 2025 – CBI – Center, CO - The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has initiated a homicide investigation in Center, Colorado, following a request for assistance from Center, Colorado Police after its officers discovered a deceased male inside his residence this morning just after 8 a.m. at a home off of E. Highway 112.
CBI Alert Programs: Stay Informed, Stay Connected
Sign up for the Colorado Bureau of Investigation’s (CBI) Alert Programs and play a vital role in community safety! Our alert system includes:
- Amber Alert: For missing children in danger.
- Missing Senior Citizen Alert: For missing seniors.
- Missing Persons with Developmental Disabilities Alert: For individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Blue Alert: For incidents involving law enforcement.
- Medina Alert: For hit-and-run incidents with serious injury or death.
- Endangered Missing/Media Alert: For cases not meeting other alert criteria.
- Missing Indigenous Person Alert: For missing Indigenous individuals.