About the NC State Bureau of Investigation
The State Bureau of Investigation is a division of the Department of Justice under the direction of Attorney General Roy Cooper. The SBI has a unique position among other North Carolina law enforcement agencies, as you will see after visting our website.
The SBI is primarily known for its role in assisting local law enforcement with criminal investigations. Our 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 SBI 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 SBI has statewide jurisdiction and also assists other state agencies in the apprehension of criminals.
While most SBI investigations are initiated at the request of local law enforcement, the SBI 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
- Computer Crime Investigations That Involve Crimes Against Children
Since September 11, 2001, the SBI has worked closely with the FBI to identify possible threats and protect the public. We continue to look for more efficient ways to meet the challenges brought about by September 11.