Criminal Intelligence Unit (CIU)

Mission Statement

It shall be the mission of the Louisiana State Police Criminal Intelligence Unit to collect, evaluate, and disseminate information on known or suspected criminal violators, groups, or organizations for analytical exploitation by the Investigative Support Unit. LA-SAFE (Louisiana State Analytical & Fusion Exchange) will provide the department and other local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies with timely information regarding matters directly or indirectly affecting the safety and security of the people in the state.

The Criminal Intelligence Unit shall only collect and retain information which is directly related to a legitimate law enforcement purpose. The activities of this unit shall not interfere with the exercise of constitutionally guaranteed rights and privileges of individuals.

Overview

LA-SAFE, a section within the Bureau of Investigations, provides operational and criminal intelligence assistance to a wide range of recipients, including all investigative elements of the Louisiana State Police as well as federal, state, local, and international law enforcement agencies.

The Criminal Intelligence Unit (CIU), a component of LA-SAFE, provides the knowledge and information necessary for intelligence-led policing in areas such as homegrown violent extremism, organized crime, public disorder, traveling criminals, dignitary protection, public corruption, and special investigations as directed by the Superintendent.

CIU is composed of seven regionally located field offices divided into two regions, which report to CIU headquarters in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Priorities for CIU

• Homegrown Violent Extremists (HVEs): CIU is responsible for collecting information, investigating, and evaluating individuals, groups, or organizations that perpetrate crimes in support of violent extremism.
• Investigations of Organized Crime: Investigate and report on the activities of syndicated criminal interests, including both traditional and non-traditional organized crime groups.
• Investigation of Public Disorder: Investigate and report on activities of individuals or groups with a propensity for violence, subversion, or those reasonably believed to be capable of violent acts against others.
• Investigation of Traveling Criminals: Investigate and monitor individuals who are convicted felons, have been arrested in three or more jurisdictions, have known criminal associations, and/or are directly connected to crimes committed by other known criminals.
• Public Corruption: Investigate incidents involving breaches of public trust or abuse of position by federal, state, or local officials and their private-sector accomplices.
• Special Investigations: Conduct investigations as directed by the Superintendent or their designee.