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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

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.

Real data showing the FBI's impact on public safety and national security

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Drop in nationwide murder rate
↓ Improving public safety
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Violent crime arrests, up 184%
↑ 184% increase
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Child victims located, up 144%
↑ 144% increase
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Kilos of fentanyl seized
Enough to kill 203 million Americans
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Gangs and criminal enterprises disrupted
↑ 322% increase
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Child predators and human traffickers arrested
↑ 70% increase
Data based on 2025 FBI Annual Report

Four priorities guide everything we do.

Strategic focus areas driving FBI operations and resource allocation

01

Crush violent crime.

The FBI will destroy the ability of violent actors, gangs, and cartels to operate. The FBI will dismantle criminal enterprises through coordinated task forces and intelligence-driven operations.

20% reduction in murders 45,500+ arrests
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02

Defend the homeland.

The FBI will protect the United States from terrorist attack, foreign intelligence, espionage, foreign cyber operations, and adversarial cybercriminal activity through proactive counterterrorism measures.

97 international offices 24/7 threat monitoring
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03

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 by combating public corruption, white-collar crime, and civil rights violations.

Transparency initiatives Anti-corruption task forces
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04

Fierce organizational accountability.

The FBI will hold all employees, processes, tools, and technology to the highest standard of accountability - keeping the American public informed about our operations and outcomes.

Rigorous oversight Performance metrics
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45,500+ violent crime arrests made—and counting.

Tracking down dangerous fugitives to bring them to justice

CAPTURED

Jason Derek Brown

Murder, Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution

Captured: April 15, 2026
CAPTURED

Yulan Adonay Archaga Carias

Conspiracy to Distribute Controlled Substances

Captured: March 10, 2026
CAPTURED

Alexis Flores

Murder, Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution

Captured: January 23, 2026
CAPTURED

Bujuanngo Cruz Flores

Homicide, Use of Firearm

Captured: January 16, 2026

8 Ten Most Wanted Fugitives Captured in 2025-2026

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Our partnerships strengthen public safety nationwide.

Working together with federal, state, local, and international partners

Joint task forces

Task forces unite federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to share intelligence, conduct investigations, and coordinate arrests in terrorism, gang, cybercrime, crimes against children, and human trafficking cases.

100+ Active Task Forces

Services and data

The FBI's Criminal Justice Information Services Division (CJIS) provides crime data and tip processing to law enforcement, national security partners, and the general public.

18,000+ Agencies Served

Training and development

The FBI offers training opportunities to U.S. and international agencies. Professional courses serve to improve the administration of justice and raise law enforcement standards worldwide.

National Academy Graduates: 50,000+

Crisis response

The Critical Incident Response Group (CIRG) provides global readiness and response to the world's most complex, high-consequence threats.

24/7/365 Response Capability

Cyber partnerships

The success of the FBI Cyber mission depends on partnerships with law enforcement, intelligence agencies, and the private sector to defend against cyber threats.

3,500+ Cyber Task Force Members

Law enforcement engagement

The FBI supports partners through engagements, trainings, information sharing, fusion centers liaisons, and national partner calls.

56 Field Office Liaisons

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.

56
Field offices
318
Resident agencies
97
Legats and sub-offices
13,700+
Special agents
20,000+
Professional staff
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Set yourself apart at the FBI.

Join a premier workforce dedicated to securing the safety of communities across America. Whether you're a special agent, intelligence analyst, or professional staff member, you'll find purpose-driven work that makes a difference.

Competitive salary and benefits
Training and development opportunities
Federal retirement benefits
Student loan repayment program
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