Criminal History Research Unit

About the Unit

The Criminal History Research Unit (CHRU) is responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and processing criminal history data reported to the Central Repository. This includes quality reviews of data reported by arresting agencies, prosecutors, courts, and correctional facilities. This unit conducts the necessary research for records with incomplete or missing dispositions, and communicates directly with criminal justice agencies, as well as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to ensure the criminal history system houses accurate and timely information.