Section 3(3) of the Police Act 1967 stipulates that among the duties of the police force are to prevent and detect crime, apprehend and prosecute offenders. The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) is entrusted with carrying out these duties.

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) is headed by a Director with the rank of Commissioner of Police and assisted by three Deputy Directors, namely the Deputy Director of Criminal Investigation (Intelligence / Operations), Deputy Director of Criminal Investigation (Investigation / Legal) and Deputy Director of Criminal Investigation (Forensics / Databank / DNA / Strategic Planning).

Vision

To create a crime-free society where Malaysians can live in safety, peace, and harmony.

Mission

To detect, arrest, and successfully prosecute criminals in accordance with the law.

Divisions under CID