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Dec 07, 2022
With more than 50 agencies in attendance, the class helped an 11-year-old from Pearland, Texas, get closer to his goal of being sworn in by 758 law enforcement agencies.
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Nov 21, 2022
A suspect in Los Angeles was allegedly manufacturing and shipping large quantities of fake pills and other dangerous drugs. Fake prescription medications and drugs laced with fentanyl and other powerful substances are linked to a growing number of overdose deaths nationwide.
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Nov 16, 2022
An attorney, an elected official, and a businessman engaged in an outrageous corruption scheme, but the FBI thwarted their efforts.
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Nov 15, 2022
The FBI, along with federal, state, and local partners, arrested 45 people for drug and firearm crimes last week in Pine Bluff and Little Rock, Arkansas.
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Nov 14, 2022
The FBI visited 11 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) this fall in an effort to draw more candidates from diverse backgrounds into the FBI.
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Nov 09, 2022
The FBI and U.S. Marine Corps held a unified physical training event, along with a career fair, at Marine Corps Base Quantico.
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Nov 01, 2022
More than 20 people have been charged in connection with a nationwide, multimillion-dollar scheme involving stolen catalytic converters, thanks to an investigation by the FBI and our partners.
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Oct 13, 2022
Students who have attended the National Academy and the FBI Training Academy at Quantico over the last five decades have helped raise the standard for law enforcement worldwide.
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Sep 21, 2022
Forty-seven suspects have been charged with defrauding a federally funded child nutrition program out of more than $250 million.
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Sep 16, 2022
The FBI located and returned several pieces of historic art, including a gold coin and tapestries, back to Italy.
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Sep 13, 2022
This summer, the FBI and our partners have arrested thousands of violent criminals and taken guns off the streets.
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Sep 07, 2022
The owner and operator of a pornography production company is charged with sex trafficking and production of child pornography.
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Sep 02, 2022
The FBI returned several pieces of art found in the U.S. to their rightful home in Italy.
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Aug 15, 2022
A multi-week operation led by the FBI and its law enforcement partners helped recover victims of human trafficking.
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Aug 15, 2022
A multi-week operation led by the FBI and its law enforcement partners helped recover victims of human trafficking.
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Aug 11, 2022
When the annual Crime in the United States data is released this fall, it will look different from previous releases.
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Jul 21, 2022
Events at the Training Academy in Quantico, Virginia, and FBI Headquarters in D.C. brought together some of the Bureau's first female agents with current executives and new agents in training to mark 50 years of female special agents in the FBI.
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Jul 20, 2022
Omar Alexander Cardenas, wanted for his alleged involvement in the murder of a man and unlawful flight to avoid prosecution, has been added to the Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list.
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Jul 11, 2022
Retired Special Agent Paula Smith and her brother, Steve, a former NASA astronaut, share the story of how the FBI flag made it to space.
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Jul 07, 2022
50 years after the first women entered the Training Academy, female agents are leading and shaping the FBI.
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Jul 06, 2022
Director Christopher Wray recently visited the United Kingdom to meet with his counterparts.
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Jun 30, 2022
The FBI today announced the addition of Ruja Ignatova to its Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list for her alleged leadership of a massive fraud scheme that affected millions of investors worldwide.
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Jun 30, 2022
As part of our ongoing efforts to address violent crime nationally, the FBI and our partners made several key arrests around the country recently.
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May 11, 2022
As the nation recognizes Police Week, FBI Director Christopher Wray expressed his gratitude to law enforcement officers nationwide.
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May 10, 2022
The former director of the FBI and CIA is warning older people—as well as their loved ones and caregivers—to be aware of elder fraud schemes.
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Apr 30, 2022
The FBI defeated hockey rivals the U.S. Secret Service, as the annual charity game tradition between the two agencies resumes.
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Apr 27, 2022
On this Administrative Professionals Day, we look back at assistants who were crucial to the FBI during its earliest days.
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Apr 21, 2022
FBI and local police bomb squads are frequently called to homes where decades-old military explosives have been found.
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Apr 07, 2022
Nearly two dozen people have pleaded guilty to criminal charges in a widespread, multimillion dollar scheme to defraud both federal and private crop insurance programs.
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Mar 30, 2022
Operation Eagle Sweep targeted BEC scammers believed to be responsible for victimizing at least 500 people in the United States.
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Mar 24, 2022
Four Russian nationals who worked for the Russian government were charged in connection with cyber intrusions that targeted the global energy sector between 2012 and 2018.
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Mar 23, 2022
Get an interactive look at how the mobility operators within the FBI's Hostage Rescue Team train to get to any location, under any conditions.
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Mar 18, 2022
In a speech at the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives conference, FBI Director Christopher Wray discussed violent crime reduction efforts and law enforcement data collections.
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Mar 09, 2022
FBI leaders and executives from 25 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) met in Mississippi as part of a program created to strengthen community ties and improve the diversity of the FBI.
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Feb 16, 2022
The leader of a small town credit union brazenly stole more than $2 million from the bank, causing the demise of the institution founded by her own grandparents decades ago.
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Feb 11, 2022
A year after Special Agents Daniel Alfin and Laura Schwartzenberger were killed in the line of duty, the FBI's Miami Field Office is still grieving, but moving forward—determined to forever honor their fallen colleagues' memories and live up to the high standards they set.
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Feb 03, 2022
In FBI field offices nationwide, agents and community outreach specialists are working every day to boost reporting in support of a comprehensive effort to combat hate crimes.
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Feb 01, 2022
In a speech at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum, FBI Director Christopher Wray discussed the myriad threats our nation faces from the Chinese government and Chinese Communist Party.
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Jan 27, 2022
Working with the FBI and the Santa Cruz Police Department, the Northern District of California prosecuted its first case under the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act.
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Dec 07, 2021
The Chief Information Security Officer Academy gives select personnel at private sector companies a chance to connect with FBI cyber experts and learn how to work with the FBI and partners when a cyber breach occurs.
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Dec 01, 2021
A woman who killed several patients at a Veterans Affairs medical center in West Virginia by injecting them with unnecessary insulin was sentenced to life in prison for her crimes.
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Nov 22, 2021
FBI leaders recognized the non-profit FBI Citizens Academy Alumni Association and its members for their uniquely local efforts to help their communities and the FBI.
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Oct 26, 2021
As drug overdose deaths hit a new high in the United States, the FBI and its JCODE partners continue to target the darknet vendors who make dangerous drugs accessible at a click.
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Oct 21, 2021
A woman who churned out thousands of fake coupons was sentenced to more than 12 years in prison and ordered to pay $31.8 million in restitution—a conservative estimate of what she helped steal from stores, restaurants, and product makers.
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Oct 18, 2021
As part of a series of events honoring law enforcement personnel who have died in the line of duty, the FBI recognized the sacrifices of its partners and honored its own fallen.
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Oct 15, 2021
After leaving the FBI to work with a private cyber incident response firm, Special Agent Brett Yeager felt drawn to return to the FBI and its cyber mission.
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Oct 14, 2021
The FBI is seeking a fugitive producer from New Zealand who allegedly coerced hundreds of young women into filming sexually explicit videos for his pornography websites.
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Oct 05, 2021
Evidence teams close the gap between a crime scene and the FBI Laboratory. Get an inside look at the Evidence Response Team Basic Course, where team members learn to process a scene with precision and care.
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Oct 05, 2021
Peer into the Evidence Response Team toolbox to see how everyday items and specialized equipment help the team process a scene.
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Sep 30, 2021
A man who stole radiological devices containing Iridium-192 and was intent on hurting himself and others has been sentenced after pleading guilty to attempted use of a weapon of mass destruction.
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Sep 23, 2021
A Pennsylvania man who orchestrated a $59 million Ponzi scheme targeting fellow members of the Mennonite and Amish religious communities is spending time behind bars.
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Sep 09, 2021
In the moments after the country was attacked 20 years ago, many felt a profound new calling—a desire to help and to serve. It set some on a path to the FBI.
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Sep 07, 2021
The FBI has launched the Beacon Project, a program designed to create mutually beneficial relationships between the Bureau and Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
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Sep 02, 2021
Twenty years after 9/11, personnel who responded to the attacks are still struggling with health issues related to exposure to toxins in the aftermath. More than 100 FBI employees have been affected thus far, and 17 have died as a result of their illnesses.
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Aug 26, 2021
Twenty years later, the attacks of September 11 remain one of the most pivotal points in American history—and for the FBI, which still counts terrorism as the gravest threat to the U.S.
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Aug 26, 2021
September 11, 2001 remains one of the most pivotal points in American history—and for the FBI, which still sees terrorism as the gravest threat to the U.S.
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Aug 19, 2021
The FBI's participation at a virtual National Girl Scout STEM Festival showed how much both organizations stand to gain from a closer relationship.
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Aug 17, 2021
A Virginia obstetrician/gynecologist received a 59-year prison term after convincing women they needed unnecessary surgeries so he could profit from their insurance providers.
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Aug 13, 2021
Get an inside look at the FBI's Honors Internship Program from members of this summer's intern class.
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Aug 03, 2021
A spate of plane hijackings in 1961 prompted Congress to strengthen laws against crimes in the air.
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Jul 23, 2021
A special agent in the San Juan Division is believed to be the first Black female in the FBI's history to be selected to a SWAT team.
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Jul 08, 2021
The Oklahoma City Field Office has become one of the FBI's busiest in the year since the Supreme Court affirmed that much of the eastern half of the state is tribal land.
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Jun 29, 2021
The FBI is stepping up efforts with local law enforcement and civil rights groups to improve the reporting of hate crimes and enforcement of civil rights laws.
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Jun 15, 2021
People over 60 lost nearly $1 billion in online frauds and scams last year. Learn more about common fraud schemes that target older people as well as practical tips on how to protect yourself and your loved ones from scammers.
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Jun 08, 2021
An innovative, international effort cracked open the encrypted communications platforms relied on by criminal organizations.
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May 25, 2021
In recognition of National Missing Children's Day, we highlight the FBI's work to bring missing children home, whether they've been missing for days or decades.
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May 13, 2021
A record-setting pace of reports to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center shows how pervasive cyber-enabled crimes and scams have become.
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May 12, 2021
As part of an ongoing effort to make the Bureau more representative and inclusive, our executive corridor has undergone a steady transition to better reflect the communities we serve.
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May 12, 2021
More than 360 investigators, analysts, and data scientists are working across dozens of agencies as part of the Procurement Collusion Strike Force to deter and detect crimes involving federal money.
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May 11, 2021
FBI Director Christopher Wray thanked the nation's law enforcement officers for their work keeping communities safe in remarks observing National Police Week.
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May 07, 2021
The increasingly insular nature of the terrorism threat is a growing challenge, which is why the FBI is leaning even more on two things that have long been essential to its success: partnerships and help from an aware and informed public.
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May 05, 2021
An initiative to translate FBI posters into Navajo illustrates one way the FBI and Native Americans are working together to solve missing and murdered indigenous persons cases.
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Apr 26, 2021
A man who used phishing techniques to steal millions of dollars in a global business email compromise scheme received a 10-year prison term for his crimes.
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Apr 19, 2021
As the country observes National Crime Victims' Rights Week, learn more about the assistance and services the FBI provides victims of crime and their families.
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Apr 15, 2021
Thinking about donating to a political action committee to support an issue or candidate? Do your research first.
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Apr 09, 2021
From a small group that started in 1996 to an organization more than 75,000 strong today, InfraGard brings together representatives from the private and public sectors to help protect our nation's critical infrastructure from attacks.
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Apr 07, 2021
A Philadelphia city employee who was supposed to be ferreting out corruption and mismanagement is now serving a federal prison sentence for using his official position to solicit and accept bribes.
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Apr 02, 2021
A quarter-century ago, FBI agents raided the Montana cabin of Theodore Kaczynski after his writings were used to identify him as the elusive serial bomber who conducted a years-long reign of terror that left three dead and nearly two dozen injured.
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Mar 25, 2021
Women in the FBI don't just break down doors—they break barriers and make change. Learn more about some of the women in FBI leadership and how they are making a difference every day.
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Mar 11, 2021
Recent charges against North Korean hackers show cyber criminals are increasingly targeting virtual currency markets and exchanges.
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Mar 03, 2021
A smooth talking concert promoter told investors he could make them rich. But instead, he and an associate swindled their victims out of more than $20 million—and are now serving prison time.
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Feb 26, 2021
Assistant Director A. Tonya Odom, who served for eight years as the FBI's first chief diversity officer, looks back on her role as the leading advocate for diversity and inclusion at the Bureau.
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Feb 08, 2021
Memorial services were held in Florida to honor the lives of FBI Special Agents Laura Schwartzenberger and Daniel Alfin, who were killed in the line of duty February 2, 2021. We will always remember their ultimate sacrifice.
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Feb 01, 2021
The FBI worked alongside foreign law enforcement and private sector partners in an innovative, coordinated effort to take down a destructive malware known as Emotet.
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Jan 27, 2021
A man who pretended to be an accountant and lawyer defrauded an unsuspecting family out of more than $700,000—and is now spending time behind bars.
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Jan 12, 2021
The FBI and Boston Police are hoping a $30,000 reward will shed light on the whereabouts of a suspect in the execution-style murders of five men 30 years ago.
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Jan 11, 2021
The recent disruption of a Washington, D.C.-area trafficking ring shows the FBI's commitment to stopping human traffickers—during National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month and all year long.
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Jan 06, 2021
A disgruntled former employee of a medical equipment packaging company was sentenced for hacking into the company's computer systems and disrupting the shipment of personal protective equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Dec 28, 2020
When a 1990s kidnapping case led FBI agents to individuals who were using the internet to share images of child sexual abuse and lure children into harm, it launched a revolution in how the FBI investigates these crimes.
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Dec 21, 2020
Thirty-two years after the terrorist bombing of a Pan Am jet over Scotland killed 270 people, including 190 Americans, charges have been filed against a former Libyan intelligence operative for his alleged role in building the bomb.
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Dec 11, 2020
The Next Generation Identification Iris Service gives the FBI and partner agencies the ability to capture, catalog, and make rapid comparisons of iris images with a high rate of accuracy.
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Nov 25, 2020
Next year, the National Incident-Based Reporting System will become the national crime data collection program. The result will be more robust and complete data for law enforcement, researchers, and the public.
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Nov 10, 2020
The case of a Florida man who was sentenced to 60 years in prison for victimizing a teenager online highlights the growing crime of sextortion and its devastating real-life consequences.
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Oct 13, 2020
Jose Rodolfo Villarreal-Hernandez, wanted for allegedly directing individuals to track and murder a man in Southlake, Texas, has been added to the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list. A reward of up to $1 million is available for information leading to his arrest.
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Oct 09, 2020
Twenty-five years after the derailment of Amtrak's Sunset Limited passenger train in Arizona killed the conductor and injured dozens of passengers, investigators are still trying to find answers—and justice for the victims.
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Sep 22, 2020
A Joint Criminal Opioid and Darknet Enforcement (JCODE) investigation in Los Angeles exemplifies the teamwork and tenacity required to uncover the people behind drug operations that run through a network prized for its encryption and anonymity.
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Sep 18, 2020
Criminal charges announced against multiple alleged hackers in Iran show the breadth of the cyber threat emanating from that country and the FBI and partner agency efforts to neutralize it and hold the individuals accountable.
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Sep 18, 2020
After a 6-year-old boy with autism went missing in North Carolina in 2018, the FBI's Child Abduction Rapid Deployment Team developed a one-page questionnaire to help investigators be better prepared in similar cases.
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Sep 16, 2020
FBI Director Christopher Wray announced the Bureau's new strategy for countering cyber threats in remarks at the virtual CISA National Cybersecurity Summit.
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Sep 16, 2020
Although the annual in-person DCLA ceremony at FBI Headquarters was canceled this year, we honor and celebrate the dedication and service of each of our award recipients who are working to make their communities safer and stronger.
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