What We Do: Investigations - and More

An ISB Special Agent stands along the shore of a lake and looks out across the water to the distant forested cliff.
ISB special agents investigate complex, sensitive, and/or long-term cases of all types of crimes. They carry out an expansive portfolio of investigative and law enforcement activities, provide victim-witness support services, and work closely with park rangers in the field every day.

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ISB Special Agents carry out a wide range of investigative and law enforcement activities for parks and regional offices across the National Park System.


As our Special Agents investigate complex, sensitive, and/or long-term cases of all types of crimes, we work closely with US Park Rangers in the field every day. Investigations include crimes of violence, major property crimes, fraud, embezzlement, major resource violations, drug cultivation, and other incidents.

We are available 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

Services we provide include:

Case Preparation Guidance and Support
Computer Forensics Support and Investigation
Covert and Undercover Operations
Crime Scene Management and Processing
Criminal Investigations
Intelligence Analysis and Support
Interviews and Interrogations
Investigative Skills Instruction
Officer Involved Shooting Response Team
Operations Planning and Support
Outside Agency Liaison
Sources of Information Management
Technical Surveillance Support and Equipment
Tip Line
Training and Mentoring
Wildland and Structure Fire Investigation

Last updated: November 29, 2021