The Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation is a specialized state law enforcement agency established in 1973, operating under the Wyoming Attorney General’s Office to provide investigative, forensic, and intelligence support to the criminal justice community. It stands out for its comprehensive, multi-disciplinary approach to combating complex and cross-jurisdictional crimes across Wyoming.
DCI operates through three core specialized sections: Operations, which conducts sensitive investigations and coordinates major task forces; Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS), which manages critical law enforcement data systems; and the Wyoming State Crime Laboratory, which delivers advanced forensic analysis. The agency supports local law enforcement, prosecutors, and government agencies through leadership, cooperation, and a commitment to integrity and public safety.
Services Offered
- Criminal investigations
- Forensic analysis
- Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS)
- Background checks
- Applicant Tracking System
- Concealed Firearm Permits processing
- Criminal records management
- Fingerprint services
- NCIC Control Terminal operations
- Sex Offender Registry management
- Uniform Crime Reporting/NIBRS
- Computer crime investigations
- Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) task force
- Cold case investigations
- Wyoming Information Analysis Team
- State Crime Laboratory services including Biology/DNA, Chemistry, Evidence analysis, Firearms/Toolmarks, Latent Prints, and Toxicology
- Missing persons coordination
- Drug enforcement investigations
- Organized crime investigations
- Domestic terrorism and homeland security investigations
- Land transaction security reviews
- Public tip submission handling
- Human trafficking reporting
- Grant administration for law enforcement
- Law enforcement partner resources
The agency serves all jurisdictions within Wyoming and works in close partnership with local police departments, sheriff’s offices, and county or district attorneys. It also maintains a public cold case database for unsolved homicides and sexual assaults, enhancing transparency and collaborative solving efforts statewide.
