BUREAU OF CRIMINAL IDENTIFICATION

The primary function of the Bureau of Criminal Identification is the positive identification of suspects, defendants, and inmates. BCI provides a professional service to all police agencies within Hudson County, the State of New Jersey, all states nationwide, and all federal law enforcement agencies. All services are performed promptly, properly, and professionally without bias.

BCI has many functions. The unit is responsible for maintaining criminal files. BCI services are used for background checks for employment by Hudson County Human Resources, Hudson County Superior Court, and law enforcement agencies nationwide.  During warrant sweeps, BCI fingerprints, processes, verifies, and classifies all individuals arrested.

BCI conducts fingerprint comparisons, which provide identification of suspects and arrestees for law enforcement agencies. All individuals arrested and/or incarcerated are fingerprinted. The fingerprints are classified, and the suspect’s identity is verified.

BCI obtains DNA samples from individuals convicted or found guilty of a crime or by reason of insanity. The law applies to all individuals sentenced to terms of imprisonment and/or probation for certain enumerated offenses.