Bureau of Criminal Investigation
Established in 1935, the Bureau of Criminal Investigation, or BCI, is the plainclothes detective branch of the New York State Police, with over 1,000 investigative personnel in its ranks.
Although uniformed troopers may completely investigate misdemeanor cases such as assault, larceny and criminal mischief, cases requiring extensive investigation or involving felonies are referred to the BCI.
In addition to conducting investigations initiated by the NYSP, BCI investigators regularly assist local and county law enforcement agencies that lack the investigative resources needed for major crime investigations.
Cases requiring extensive investigation or involving felonies are referred to the Bureau of Criminal Investigation.
Established in 1935, the BCI is the plainclothes detective branch of the New York State Police.
BCI investigators regularly assist local and county law enforcement agencies that lack the investigative resources needed for major crime investigations.
The BCI has more than 1,000 investigative personnel in its ranks.
Just some of the cases BCI investigators work to solve are narcotics, violent and serial crimes, computer and technology-related crime and child abuse.
A number of BCI members are trained in negotiating with suspects or members of the public who may need assistance.