The FBI is particularly concerned with crime that directs harm to innocent bystanders or victims. Individuals that would resort to violence against the public require a unified response from all of law enforcement. The Salt Lake City Division, in cooperation with local city, county, state and other federal agencies, has established a Violent Crimes and Major Offenders (VCMO) task force that has been shown to be very effective in counteracting the violent segment of the criminal population. By working together, many of the otherwise compartmented efforts have now been united, providing a much more rapid and effective response to violent crime.

Criminals on the run from justice have not only their own specific crime to deal with, but the long arm of the Bureau as well. When there is an indication that a subject will, has, or may cross state lines, the FBI is immediately involved in the chase. The exhaustive resources of the Bureau, such as the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and the FBI Crime Laboratory are an invaluable aid in apprehending individuals who have fled to avoid being brought to justice.