What does FBI mean in US GOVERNMENT

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is a federal law enforcement agency within the United States Department of Justice. Its primary function is to investigate violations of federal criminal laws and to protect the nation from foreign intelligence and terrorist threats.

The FBI investigates a wide range of crimes, ranging from public corruption and espionage to cyber-crime and violent crime. Additionally, it has investigative jurisdiction over violations of civil rights, terrorism, organized crime, financial crimes, human trafficking, public corruption, drug-related matters, environmental crimes and more.

The FBI employs both special agents and support personnel in order to carry out its mission. Special agents are charged with investigating criminal activity as well as terrorism investigations. Support personnel include forensic examiners, linguists, surveillance specialists and other specialists employed by the FBI to support investigative efforts.

Suspicious activities or identifiable threats can be reported directly to your nearest local field office or online at tips.fbi.gov or by calling 1-800-CALLFBI (1-800-225-5324). This toll free line is accessible 24 hours a day seven days a week in multiple languages. When providing information please provide as much detailed information about any suspicious activity or threat as possible including dates/times/locations/descriptions etc.

Yes, while most investigative authority is limited by US laws outside U.S territorial boundaries there are certain instances where the FBI may extend its investigative authority further through mutual legal assistance treaties with foreign governments or through extraterritorial jurisdiction such as conducting counterintelligence operations abroad against foreign powers who pose a threat to US security interests at home or abroad.

In order to become an agent with the FBI you must first meet certain requirements which include but are not limited to being between 23-36 years old (may vary depending on your educational background). You must also have at least three years professional work experience have excellent physical fitness scores pass a thorough background investigation and possess either a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college/university. Status available positions can be found on www.fbijobs.gov.

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