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The Bureau and the Great Experiment

A century after the Volstead Act authorized the U.S. government to carry out the 18th Amendment, we look back at the Bureau’s role in pursuing violators of the new federal prohibition laws.

2019 Preliminary Crime Statistics Released

Casino Cheaters Caught

FBI Jobs

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FBI Jobs

The FBI has a wide variety of career paths for individuals from all backgrounds and experiences.

FBI Jobs

The FBI has a wide variety of career paths for individuals from all backgrounds and experiences.

FBI Jobs

The FBI has a wide variety of career paths for individuals from all backgrounds and experiences.

Most Wanted/Missing Persons/Seeking Information

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Most Wanted: Case of the Week

Jorge Ernesto Rico-Ruvira is wanted for his alleged involvement in the murder of his girlfriend in Roswell, New Mexico, on January 7, 2020. Rico-Ruvira allegedly fled with the couple's three-year-old son, Osciel Ernesto Rico, pictured above.

Rico-Ruvira was charged with first degree murder in the Chaves County Magistrate Court…

Services

Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS)

The FBI’s Criminal Justice Information Services Division, or CJIS, is a high-tech hub in the…

CIRG

The FBI’s Critical Incident Response Group (CIRG) consists of a cadre of special agents and…

Laboratory Services

Created in 1932, the FBI Laboratory is one of the largest and most comprehensive crime labs…

What We Investigate

Terrorism

Combating terrorism is the FBI’s top investigative priority. Working closely with a range of partners…

Public Corruption

Public corruption, the FBI’s top criminal investigative priority, poses a fundamental threat to our national…

Cyber Crime

The FBI is the lead federal agency for investigating cyber attacks by criminals, overseas adversaries, and…

Resources

Law Enforcement

It’s a stated part of our longstanding mission: “to provide leadership and criminal justice services…

Businesses

Learn about how to do business with us, including products and services we purchase, frequently asked…

Victim Services

The FBI is committed to ensuring that victims receive the rights they are entitled to and…

About

Mission & Priorities

The FBI today is considered one of the world’s premier security and crime-fighting forces. Reporting to both…

Leadership & Structure

The FBI is headed by a Director who is appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate…

Community Outreach

The better we know our communities, the better we can protect them. The Community Relations Unit at FBI…

Contact Us

FBI Headquarters

Our Headquarters is located between 9th and 10th Streets in northwest Washington, D.C. The closest Metro subway…

Field Offices

A searchable listing of United States Field Offices, click on a field office to display detailed information to…

Overseas Offices

The FBI has offices around the globe. These offices—called legal attachés or legats—are located in…