The FBI: Your Partner in Fighting Crime

Introduction

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is the primary federal law enforcement agency in the United States. It is responsible for investigating a wide range of crimes, including terrorism, cybercrime, espionage, and organized crime. The FBI also provides support to state and local law enforcement agencies.

Our Mission

The mission of the FBI is to uphold the law, protect the United States from terrorism, and provide global leadership in law enforcement.

Our Values

We are committed to the following values:

• Integrity
• Excellence
• Accountability
• Diversity
• Innovation

Our Priorities

Our top priorities include:

• Counterterrorism
• Cybercrime
• Espionage
• Organized crime
• Public corruption
• Civil rights

Our Successes

In fiscal year 2020, the FBI made significant progress in its mission. We arrested more than 20,000 criminals, including terrorists, cybercriminals, and organized crime figures. We also recovered more than $1 billion in stolen property.

Our Challenges

The FBI faces a number of challenges, including:

• The evolving threat of terrorism
• The increasing sophistication of cybercrime
• The rise of organized crime
• The need to protect civil rights

How You Can Help

You can help the FBI fight crime by:

• Reporting suspicious activity
• Being a witness
• Joining the FBI Citizens Academy
• Donating to the FBI Foundation

Contact Us

For more information about the FBI, please visit our website at www.fbi.gov. You can also follow us on social media:

• Twitter @FBI
• Facebook @FBI
• Instagram @FBI

Additional Resources

• FBI Citizen's Guide to Countering Terrorism
• FBI 10 Most Wanted
• FBI Cybercrime

Table 1: FBI Arrests by Offense, Fiscal Year 2020

Table 2: FBI Recoveries, Fiscal Year 2020

Table 3: FBI Employee Demographics, Fiscal Year 2020

Story 1: The Case of the Cybercriminal Mastermind

In 2019, the FBI arrested a Ukrainian national who was the mastermind behind a global cybercrime ring. The ring had stolen more than $100 million from banks and businesses around the world. The FBI was able to track down the suspect using a combination of traditional investigative techniques and cutting-edge cybercrime tools.

What we learned: The FBI is constantly adapting to the evolving threat of cybercrime. We are using the latest technology and techniques to track down and arrest cybercriminals.

Story 2: The Case of the Espionage Agent

In 2020, the FBI arrested a Chinese national who was spying on the United States for the Chinese government. The suspect had been working as a researcher at a U.S. university. He was stealing sensitive information about the U.S. military and defense industry. The FBI was able to catch the suspect thanks to a tip from a concerned citizen.

What we learned: The FBI is working to protect the United States from espionage. We are actively investigating all threats to our national security.

Story 3: The Case of the Organized Crime Boss

In 2021, the FBI arrested the boss of a major organized crime family in New York City. The suspect was responsible for a wide range of criminal activities, including racketeering, extortion, and drug trafficking. The FBI was able to bring down the suspect after a long-term investigation.

What we learned: The FBI is committed to fighting organized crime. We are working to dismantle criminal organizations and protect the public from their activities.

Effective Strategies for Fighting Crime

The FBI is using a number of effective strategies to fight crime, including:

• Intelligence-led policing
• Community policing
• Technology
• Partnerships

Call to Action

We need your help to fight crime. You can help us by:

• Reporting suspicious activity
• Being a witness
• Joining the FBI Citizens Academy
• Donating to the FBI Foundation

Together, we can make our communities safer.