Colorado Bureau of Investigation

**CBI CORE VALUES** #FFFFFF ** FIRST ** **Family** *We care for each other.* Supporting each other in creating an exceptional work environment and encouraging a healthy work-life balance. ***Integrity*** *We do the right thing.* Acting with honesty, honor, and transparency; never compromising the truth. **Respect** *We treat others how we expect to be treated.* Operating in a spirit of cooperation with our fellow employees, our customers, and our community, embracing diversity and each other's unique talents. **Service** *We are dedicated.* Committed to serving the people of Colorado with excellence. **Teamwork** *We work together.* Collaborating inside and outside the bureau to maximize our impact on public safety. Created by the Colorado Legislature on July 1, 1967, the CBI was intended to support and assist local, county and state criminal justice agencies through the provision of professional investigative and forensic laboratory services, as well as the management and administration of criminal justice records and data sharing. For more than 50 years, the CBI has earned the reputation for professional and responsive service for the citizens of Colorado. The members of the CBI have identified our focused commitment to the concept that we are at our best when supporting the criminal justice system and the community through leadership and excellence in investigations, forensic laboratory services and the management of information. We are passionate about fighting crime, promoting safety, and managing information to enhance justice and improve the quality of life throughout Colorado. We are also acutely aware that in order to succeed in our mission, we must build and nurture relationships and partnerships with local communities, as well as establish and maintain effective communication with the Office of the Governor and the Colorado Legislature.