Federal Bureau of Investigation
America's top investigators
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is the primary federal law enforcement agency in the United States, handling domestic intelligence and criminal investigations.
Commonly called the FBI, it investigates terrorism, organized crime, cybercrime, public corruption, and civil rights violations.
The FBI opened an investigation into the senator's finances.
Agents are sometimes called G-men or feds.
Covert intelligence gathering
- spyCovert information gatherer
- counterterrorismCombating organized political violence
- COINTELPROCovert federal disruption operations
- foreign agentSomeone representing another nation
national security · classified · mole · double agent · sleeper cell · defector · asset · surveillance
U.S. domestic intelligence agency
- QuanticoFederal law enforcement academy
- SWATElite police squad
- mugshotPolice identification photograph
- badgeWorn symbol of membership
headquarters · assistant director · division · academy · jurisdiction
Scientific crime-scene analysis
- profilingCharacterizing by patterns
- evidenceFacts supporting truth
- homicideCausing another's death
- kidnappingUnlawful seizure of person
cybercrime · organized crime · white-collar crime · fraud · terrorism · bank robbery · serial killer · cold case
Pursuing legal charges
- indictmentFormal charge from jury
- jurisdictionLegal authority's scope
- grand juryInvestigative charging body
- testimonySworn statement as evidence
witness protection · plea deal · conviction · sentencing · extradition · RICO · obstruction · conspiracy
Systematic observation of subjects
- wiretapHidden listening device
- undercoverSecretly engaged in espionage
- interrogationFormal, probing examination
- informantOne who provides intelligence
casefile · probe · inquiry · subpoena · warrant · stakeout · interview · background check
espionage
Covert intelligence gathering
- spyCovert information gatherer
- counterterrorismCombating organized political violence
- COINTELPROCovert federal disruption operations
foreign agent · national security · classified · mole · double agent · sleeper cell · defector · asset · surveillance · vetting
FBI
U.S. domestic intelligence agency
- QuanticoFederal law enforcement academy
- SWATElite police squad
- mugshotPolice identification photograph
badge · headquarters · assistant director · division · academy · jurisdiction
forensics
Scientific crime-scene analysis
kidnapping · cybercrime · organized crime · white-collar crime · fraud · terrorism · bank robbery · serial killer · cold case · sting operation
prosecution
Pursuing legal charges
- indictmentFormal charge from jury
- jurisdictionLegal authority's scope
- grand juryInvestigative charging body
testimony · witness protection · plea deal · conviction · sentencing · extradition · RICO · obstruction · conspiracy
surveillance
Systematic observation of subjects
- wiretapHidden listening device
- undercoverSecretly engaged in espionage
- interrogationFormal, probing examination
informant · casefile · probe · inquiry · subpoena · warrant · stakeout · interview · background check · tip
Federal Bureau of Investigationcity police
Municipal law enforcement agency
municipal police · county sheriff · state police · beat cop · neighborhood watch
Federal Bureau of InvestigationCIA
U.S. foreign intelligence service
Central Intelligence Agency · NSA · National Security Agency · MI6 · Mossad
Federal Bureau of Investigationorganized crime
Structured illegal enterprise
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