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State Bureau of Investigation

A Division of the Utah Department of Public Safety

The mission of the State Bureau of Investigation is “Keeping Utah Safe” by providing professional specialized investigative and law enforcement services while protecting the constitutional rights of all people in Utah

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Alcohol/Nicotine Unit

The Alcohol/Nicotine Unit investigate violations of state laws and regulations related to the sale, distribution, and consumption of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products.

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Major Crimes Unit

The Major Crimes section is primarily responsible for investigations involving homicide and violent crime, officer involved critical incidents, cold case investigations, sexually motivated crime, complex financial fraud and identity theft.

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Narcotics Unit

The Narcotics Unit combats illegal drug activity by investigating, disrupting, and dismantling drug trafficking organizations operating in Utah

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Threat Management Unit

The Threat Management Unit (TMU) proactively prevents and investigates targeted violence and cyber crimes through community engagement, multidisciplinary threat assessment teams, and training, while leveraging collaborative partnerships with federal and local agencies.

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SBI Task Force Involvement

The State Bureau of Investigation supports several multi-jurisdictional task forces across Utah. These task forces combine federal, state, and local law enforcement resources to combat specific threats to Utahn's quality of life.

SBI in the News

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8,000 Fentanyl Pills Seized

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Stolen Vehicle Recovery

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SBI Investigates School Zone Gun Fire

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Ride with the Hive

Considering a career with the State Bureau of Investigation?

Your path to becoming an SBI agent begins with the Utah Highway Patrol. We're looking for dedicated individuals to join our ranks as troopers, where you'll gain the foundational experience and skills needed to one day join our specialized team at SBI.

Ready to start your journey?

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