Lieutenant Colonel William M. Pallozzi, Chief

The bureau provides the investigative functions for the Department in partnership with allied law enforcement agencies.  It consists of the Criminal Investigation Command and the Drug Enforcement Command.  The Criminal Investigation Command includes the Criminal Investigation Division and the Forensic Sciences Division. 

The Criminal Investigation Division is comprised of special investigative groups that work on criminal enforcement, gang and firearms enforcement, computer crimes, missing children, homicides, fugitive apprehension, vehicle theft, insurance fraud and environmental crimes.  The Forensic Sciences Division provides the law enforcement community and the citizens of Maryland with the highest quality and integrity in forensic laboratory analysis and expert testimony. 

The Drug Enforcement Command includes the Drug Enforcement Division.  Their responsibility is to lead the Maryland State Police drug control strategy by focusing on the disruption of drug trafficking at every level.  Through a variety of investigative techniques, personnel attempt to identify, infiltrate, and dismantle drug organizations operating in Maryland.

Contact information:

Maryland State Police
Criminal Investigation Bureau
1201 Reisterstown Road
Pikesville, MD 21208-3899
410-653-4212

CIB@MDSP.ORG