CRIME RESEARCH & INTELLIGENCE BUREAU (CR&IB) is a Directorate based at DCI Headquarters with branches at the eight (R) 8 regions and forty seven (R) 47 Counties. It was established in 2018 and merged with Criminal Intelligence Bureau in 2020 to enhance efficiency in achieving the Directorate of Criminal Investigations first role of collection and provision of criminal intelligence. 

It is therefore charged with responsibilities of:

• Overseeing and coordinating all matters requiring police surveillance and under-cover operations,
• Providing surveillance support services upon demands by user Units,
• Organizing and planning for under-cover operations,
• Organizing and planning electronic surveillance, and 
• Disseminating intelligence collected to guide security operations, for verification and follow-up.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

CR&IB has exceptionally worked towards realizing and meeting the goals for which it was established. It contributes immensely to the success of investigatory role of the DCI.