Resolution No. 1018 recognizes the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) as the leading law enforcement investigative agency in the state, highlighting its century-long service to the citizens of Oklahoma. Established in 1925, the OSBI has a rich history of innovative investigative techniques, including the use of informants, which significantly reduced bank robberies by 75% in its first year. Over the years, the agency has evolved, transitioning from the State Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation to its current name and structure, which includes oversight by an independent commission to mitigate political pressures.

The resolution emphasizes the OSBI's unique jurisdiction, which typically requires requests from other law enforcement agencies to initiate investigations, alongside its original jurisdiction in specific areas such as vehicle theft and violent crimes on turnpikes. It also highlights the agency's advancements in forensic science through its Criminalistics Services Division and the state-of-the-art Forensic Science Center in Edmond. The OSBI serves as the central repository for criminal records in Oklahoma, contributing to public safety and law enforcement through data collection and innovative technologies, ensuring its continued role as a premier investigative agency in the state.