FBI Mission Analysis
Our Mission
As an intelligence-driven and a threat-focused national security organization with both intelligence and law enforcement responsibilities, the mission of the FBI is to protect and defend the United States against terrorist and foreign intelligence threats, to uphold and enforce the criminal laws of the United States, and to provide leadership and criminal justice services to federal, state, municipal, and international agencies and partners.
Our Priorities
The FBI focuses on threats that challenge the foundations of American society or involve dangers too large or complex for any local or state authority to handle alone. In executing the following priorities, the FBI—as both a national security and law enforcement organization—will produce and …show more content…
Upgrade technology to successfully perform the FBI’s mission
Our People & Leadership
On October 31, 2013, we had a total of 35,344 employees. That included 13,598 special agents and 21,746 support professionals, such as intelligence analysts, language specialists, scientists, information technology specialists, and other professionals. Learn how you can join us at FBIJobs.gov. For details on our leadership, see the FBI Executives webpage.
Our Locations
We work literally around the globe. Along with our Headquarters in Washington, D.C., we have 56 field offices located in major cities throughout the U.S., approximately 380 smaller offices called resident agencies in cities and towns across the nation, and more than 60 international offices called “legal attachés” in U.S. embassies worldwide.
Our Budget
In fiscal year 2014, our total direct-funded budget is approximately $8.3 billion, including increases to enhance our cyber, counter-IED (improvised explosive device), firearms background check, and other programs.
Our History
The FBI was established in 1908. See our History website and How the FBI Got its Name for more details on our evolution and achievements over the
As an intelligence-driven and a threat-focused national security organization with both intelligence and law enforcement responsibilities, the mission of the FBI is to protect and defend the United States against terrorist and foreign intelligence threats, to uphold and enforce the criminal laws of the United States, and to provide leadership and criminal justice services to federal, state, municipal, and international agencies and partners.
Our Priorities
The FBI focuses on threats that challenge the foundations of American society or involve dangers too large or complex for any local or state authority to handle alone. In executing the following priorities, the FBI—as both a national security and law enforcement organization—will produce and …show more content…
Upgrade technology to successfully perform the FBI’s mission
Our People & Leadership
On October 31, 2013, we had a total of 35,344 employees. That included 13,598 special agents and 21,746 support professionals, such as intelligence analysts, language specialists, scientists, information technology specialists, and other professionals. Learn how you can join us at FBIJobs.gov. For details on our leadership, see the FBI Executives webpage.
Our Locations
We work literally around the globe. Along with our Headquarters in Washington, D.C., we have 56 field offices located in major cities throughout the U.S., approximately 380 smaller offices called resident agencies in cities and towns across the nation, and more than 60 international offices called “legal attachés” in U.S. embassies worldwide.
Our Budget
In fiscal year 2014, our total direct-funded budget is approximately $8.3 billion, including increases to enhance our cyber, counter-IED (improvised explosive device), firearms background check, and other programs.
Our History
The FBI was established in 1908. See our History website and How the FBI Got its Name for more details on our evolution and achievements over the