The Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) at the Montana Department of Justice is involved in many aspects of Montana law enforcement and is integral to the Department of Justice’s mission of promoting public safety.
In most investigations conducted by DCI agents, city, county, state, and federal law enforcement agencies with primary jurisdiction in a case must request the assistance of DCI to mobilize resources.
About DCI – The Bureaus
The division consists of 4 bureaus. The pages linked below provide more information about this diverse division and the important work its agents, instructors, programmers, and others do every day.
The Investigations Bureau consists of agents and public safety professionals working in a variety of capacities to assist Montana law enforcement agencies with cases involving major crimes. The bureau also engages in public safety measures to assist and advocate for victims of crime, protect consumers, the elderly, and to conduct life safety inspections through the State Fire Marshal’s Office.
The Narcotics Bureau is a statewide drug enforcement agency that initiates and conducts all types of dangerous drug investigations throughout Montana. The bureau also works to investigate and stop human trafficking statewide, while increasing awareness through training and public education.
The Crime Information Bureau is home to Montana’s statewide criminal information databases. The bureau also runs the state’s Sexual or Violent Offender Registry (SVOR- an online searchable database of offenders), the Computer and Internet Crimes Unit, and programs designed to assist with missing persons cases.
Lee Johnson, Division Administrator
Division of Criminal Investigation
2225 11th Avenue
P.O. Box 201417
Helena, MT 59620-0151
Phone: (406) 444-3874
E-mail: [email protected]