MISSION FIRST
Since 1908, the FBI has protected the American people and upheld the
U.S. Constitution.
We're delivering results for the American people.
Four priorities guide everything we do.
Crush violent crime.
The FBI will destroy the ability of violent actors, gangs, and cartels to operate. The FBI will dismantle criminal enterprises.
Defend the homeland.
The FBI will protect the United States from terrorist attack, foreign intelligence, espionage, foreign cyber operations, and adversarial cybercriminal activity.
Rebuild public trust.
The FBI will increase its own transparency to the public and be responsive to congressional oversight. The FBI will increase trust in U.S. communities and institutions by combating public corruption, white-collar crime, and civil rights violations.
Fierce organizational accountability
The FBI will hold all employees, processes, tools, and technology to the highest standard of accountability - keeping the American public informed.
53,696+ violent crime arrests made-and counting.
Ten Most Wanted Fugitives
Eliza Reed
Alejandro Vargas
Victor Chen
Sophia Larson
Tariq Al-Mansoor
Arthur Miller
What We Investigate
Terrorism
Protecting the United States against terrorist attacks through intelligence-driven counterterrorism operations.
Learn More →Cyber Crime
Neutralizing high-level malicious cyber activity, ransomware cartels, and state-sponsored intrusions.
Learn More →Counterintelligence
Defending American secrets, technological edge, and national infrastructure against foreign espionage.
Learn More →Public Corruption
Investigating abuse of public office and ensuring honest services to restore civic integrity at all levels.
Learn More →Civil Rights
Upholding constitutional rights through hate crime enforcement, color of law investigations, and freedom protections.
Learn More →White-Collar Crime
Combatting corporate fraud, securities manipulation, money laundering schemes, and financial crime syndicates.
Learn More →Latest News & Operations
Operation CyberSentinel: FBI Dismantles Transnational Ransomware Infrastructure
In close coordination with international partners and federal judicial agencies, the FBI conducted a synchronized seizure of malicious server networks responsible for over $80 million in extortion damages.
Advanced DNA & Trace Chemistry Enhancements Accelerate Cold Case Solutions
Joint Terrorism Task Force Executes Search Warrants in Coordinated Multi-Jurisdiction Operation
Ten Most Wanted Fugitive Apprehended in International Border Interception
How We Can Help You
Identity History Checks
Request your official FBI Identity History Summary check (rap sheet) for employment, travel, or court matters.
Access eDO Portal →Victim Assistance
Compassionate, confidential support services and rights information for victims of federal crimes and their families.
Victim Resources →Scams & Safety Warnings
Learn how to identify romance scams, investment fraud, senior exploitation, and business email compromise schemes.
Consumer Alerts →Locate A Field Office
Find your regional FBI Field Office, Resident Agency, or Legal Attaché worldwide for local reporting and services.
Field Office Directory →We work across the country and around the globe.
We have 38,000+ employees-special agents, intelligence analysts, language specialists, scientists, information technology specialists, and more.
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