Georgia Bureau of Investigation

Name

Georgia Bureau of Investigation

Legal name

Georgia Bureau of Investigation

Website

https://gbi.georgia.gov

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

State Law Enforcement Services

NAICS

Police Protection (92212), Investigation, Guard, and Armored Car Services (56161)

SIC

Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services (7381)

akta.pro primary industry

Digital/Online Investigations & OSINT (Non-cyber) (BPAKAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Fraud Investigations & Claims Support (Insurance/Financial) (BPAKAEAD)

Keywords

• State law enforcement
• Criminal investigations
• Forensic laboratory services
• Criminal justice information
• Background check processing

Headquarters

HQ city

Decatur

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. State Appropriations: Government agency funded by the State of Georgia through general appropriations. FY 2024 budget was $145,284,077 in state funds. The agency provides criminal investigation, forensic laboratory services, and computerized criminal justice information as core government functions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is an independent statewide agency that supports Georgia's criminal justice system through three core service areas: criminal investigations conducted by the Investigative Division for major crimes, forensic laboratory services through the Division of Forensic Sciences, and computerized criminal justice information through the Georgia Crime Information Center. The agency also provides public safety alert systems (Levi's Call, Mattie's Call, Blue Alert, Kimberly's Call), background check services via GAPS, sex offender registry, crime statistics, and the Medical Examiner's Office for death investigations.

Product overview

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is an independent, statewide agency supporting Georgia's criminal justice system through three core service areas: criminal investigations (via the Investigative Division), forensic laboratory services (via the Division of Forensic Sciences), and computerized criminal justice information (via the Georgia Crime Information Center). The GBI operates as a platform of integrated services rather than a single product, including public-facing digital tools (Georgia Sex Offender Registry, GAPS background check services, Crime Statistics Database), public alert systems (Levi's Call/Amber Alert, Mattie's Call, Blue Alert, Kimberly's Call), investigative support services (CJIS Vendor Compliance, Regional Organized Crime Information Center), and mobile/web tip submission tools. Additional offerings include the Medical Examiner's Office, Child Fatality Review Program, and various regulatory programs (BINGO, Meth Container, Secondary Metals Recycling).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GCIC (Georgia Crime Information Center): Provides law enforcement agencies throughout Georgia with round-the-clock access to criminal justice information
• DOFS (Division of Forensic Sciences)
• GAPS (Georgia Applicant Processing Service)
• ROCIC (Regional Organized Crime Information Center)

Products and services

• Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) Provides law enforcement agencies throughout Georgia with round-the-clock access to criminal justice information, including background checks and identification services.
• Investigative Division The largest GBI division with over 350 employees that responds to requests from local law enforcement to investigate major crimes including homicide, rape, child abuse, armed robbery, and fraud.
• Division of Forensic Sciences (DOFS) Scientists and technicians collect, analyze, and interpret all aspects of physical evidence for officers, investigators, and District Attorneys throughout the state.
• Medical Examiner's Office Provides forensic pathology services including death investigation and the Child Fatality Review Program to serve Georgia's children.
• Georgia Sex Offender Registry Public registry tracking sex offenders required to register under Georgia law, updated daily by county sheriffs.
• GAPS - Georgia Applicant Processing Service Provides agencies with electronic processing of applicant background checks within 2 days in a non-criminal justice environment. Idemia has been the GAPS vendor since February 3, 2025.
• GBI Crime Statistics Database Provides access to Georgia Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) statistics including National Incident-based Reporting System (NIBRS) data from over 600 state and local law enforcement agencies.
• Levi's Call - Georgia's Amber Alert Emergency missing child alert system activated by local law enforcement through GBI to rapidly disseminate abduction information via broadcast media.
• Mattie's Call Emergency missing alert for disabled or elderly persons established in 2006, activated only by local law enforcement agencies.
• Blue Alert Emergency alert established by legislation in 2010 to speed apprehension of violent criminals who kill or seriously injure law enforcement officers.
• Kimberly's Call Emergency alert issued when violent criminals are at large and may be a serious threat to the public.
• CJIS Vendor Compliance Program Ensures CJIS (Criminal Justice Information Services) vendors comply with FBI-CJIS security standards for background checks and criminal justice information access.
• Regional Organized Crime Information Center (ROCIC) One of six Regional Information Sharing Systems providing services and resources to law enforcement agencies since 1973.
• Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training Training program for law enforcement on handling mental health crises, administered through the Georgia Public Safety Training Center.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Privacy OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010GBI Privacy Policy was approved by DHS Privacy Office in 2010, determined to be at least as comprehensive as Information Sharing Environment Privacy Guidelines. One of the first ten privacy policies approved by DHS.
• Regional Organized Crime Information Center (ROCIC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerROCIC is one of six Regional Information Sharing Systems (RISS) Program Centers, providing services and resources to law enforcement agencies since 1973. Part of a cooperative network for information sharing across regions.
• Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGEMA transmits Alert Bulletins via the Emergency Alert System to broadcasters. Coordinates with GBI and law enforcement to determine whether alerts should be broadcast statewide or regionally.
• Georgia Association of BroadcasterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for AlertNet emergency alert system. Manages sign-up for alerts through Facebook and Twitter for public safety notifications.
• A Child Is Missing (ACIM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit organization that helps law enforcement agencies in early search and recovery of missing children, elderly, on-campus college students and disabled persons through telephone alert calls. Can place 1,000 alert calls in 60 seconds.
• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFBI-CJIS provides CJIS Security Policy and National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database access. GBI received NIBRS Certification from FBI on June 11, 2018.
• IdemiacoreTechnology or IntegrationEffective February 3, 2025, Idemia is the new GAPS (Georgia Applicant Processing Service) vendor for fingerprinting and background check services.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• New York State Police: New York's statewide law enforcement agency with criminal investigation, forensic, and intelligence-sharing capabilities. Comparable in function but operates under a unified trooper model rather than a dedicated investigative bureau like GBI.
• Pennsylvania State Police: Pennsylvania's statewide law enforcement agency providing criminal investigations, forensic laboratory services, and criminal justice information support to local agencies. Comparable scope to GBI, with additional municipal policing duties in non-metropolitan areas.

Direct peers

• Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE): State-level law enforcement agency providing criminal investigations, forensic laboratory services, and criminal justice information to local agencies in Florida. Directly comparable structure (investigations + forensics + information center) to GBI's three-pillar model.
• Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS): Statewide Texas agency delivering criminal investigations, forensic laboratories, and statewide criminal intelligence sharing to local law enforcement. Comparable in scope and budget scale to GBI, though with broader highway patrol duties.
• Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI): Tennessee's statewide investigative agency offering criminal investigations, forensic sciences, and criminal justice information services. Operates under an almost identical three-division structure to GBI.
• Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA): Alabama's consolidated statewide law enforcement agency that combines investigative, forensic, and information-sharing functions similar to GBI's mandate. Directly comparable operational structure serving local law enforcement requests.
• North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (NCSBI): North Carolina's statewide criminal investigations bureau serving local law enforcement with forensic, investigative, and information-sharing services. Closest structural match to GBI by name, mandate, and operating model.
• Virginia Department of State Police: Virginia's statewide law enforcement agency providing criminal investigations, forensic laboratory services, and criminal justice information to local agencies. Closely mirrors GBI's investigative support role with additional uniformed patrol duties.

Broad incumbents

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): Federal-level investigative agency providing major crime investigation, forensic laboratory services, and national criminal justice information (CJIS, NCIC, NIBRS). GBI is a downstream partner and operational complement to FBI on federal-level cases within Georgia.
• California Department of Justice (CA DOJ): California's state-level justice agency operating the Bureau of Investigation and Division of Law Enforcement with broader regulatory and legal functions than GBI. Comparable in scale but materially wider mandate including consumer protection and antitrust enforcement.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/GBI_GA
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Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

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