This position assesses complex and sometimes unprecedented case referral information against the governing legal authorities, and conducts comprehensive research utilizing law enforcement databases, open-source intelligence platforms, and other information systems identified by the Criminal Analyst to detect and analyze patterns, trends, and links relevant to criminal activity. The Criminal Analyst provides expert consultation and analytical support to CIU detectives and leadership, and collaborating agency units on complex investigations, ensuring accuracy, relevancy, strategic value of analytics, and accurate reports and exhibits.