The DIU team handles a wide range of responsibilities, including:

• Investigating campus crimes using security tech like cameras, license plate readers, and access control systems
• Monitoring and responding to threats made against Georgia Tech
• Leading the department’s threat assessment program
• Serving as GTPD’s homeland security liaison
• Assisting external agencies in major investigations (e.g., homicides, gangs, domestic terrorism, and child exploitation)
• Supporting GTPD’s digital forensics work
• Training law enforcement and community partners on technology and threat management
• Creating and sharing intelligence bulletins with partner agencies

Since its launch, the DIU’s intelligence work has contributed to solving hundreds of cases. 

The unit partners with:

• Federal agencies: FBI, Secret Service, DEA, ATF
• State and local partners: GBI, Atlanta PD, Fulton County Sheriff’s Office & DA’s Office
• Higher education: Supporting intelligence needs across 48+ colleges in Georgia's University and Technical College Systems