The Criminal Intelligence Bureau is comprised of six separate units:  the Criminal Intelligence Unit, The Intelligence Analysis Unit, the Electronic Unit, the Adult Use Unit, and the Gang Suppression Unit.  One firearms investigator is also assigned to the bureau.

Criminal Intelligence Unit

This unit functions as a staff support service to the Tampa Police Department, and the law enforcement community in both tactical and strategic intelligence.  The unit is responsible for gathering and analyzing information of any formally structured group involved in criminal activity and disseminating this information to the proper enforcement unit.  The Intelligence Unit also assists in the protection of dignitaries visiting the City of Tampa, as well as providing investigative and liaison services to the Executive Branch of the City of Tampa.

Electronic Unit

The Electronic Unit is responsible for making available to the investigator, highly technical and sophisticated state of the art electronic surveillance components.  The unit provides an experienced technician trained to effectively obtain quality evidentiary audio and video recordings desired to successfully prosecute and convict criminal law violators.  Additionally, this unit is responsible for the maintenance of building security at One Police Center, the two district offices and the communications center.

Adult Entertainment

The Adult use unit is comprised of two detectives who work in conjunction with city licensing on adult entertainment businesses and provides assistance for the formulation of city ordinances that affect these businesses.