How do FBI agents help the community?

How do FBI agents help the community?

The Adopt-A-School Program puts FBI special agents and staff members into local schools to mentor and tutor kids. In most cases, our volunteers create programs to help kids who are “at risk” or disadvantaged learn how to improve academically and become good citizens.

What do special agents do?

What is a Special Agent? A special agent is a detective or criminal investigator who works for a government agency. He or she investigates suspected and alleged criminal violations of laws to determine if evidence is sufficient to warrant a prosecution.

What crimes does the FBI investigate?

The FBI has divided its investigations into a number of programs, such as domestic and international terrorism, foreign counterintelligence, cyber crime, public corruption, civil rights, organized crime/drugs, white-collar crime, violent crimes and major offenders, and applicant matters.

What does the FBI Citizens Academy do?

To identify crime problems affecting specific communities not currently being addressed, and thereafter, develop proactive initiatives to address crime problems identified. The Citizens’ Academy is a stimulating program that gives business, religious, civic, and community leaders an inside look at the FBI.

Do Special Agents investigate?

Special agents are normally plain clothes officers who carry concealed firearms, and other defensive equipment, make arrests, carry out complex criminal investigations, present cases for prosecution to U.S. Attorneys, and prepare investigative reports.

Does the FBI accept volunteers?

The FBI Volunteer Internship Program is an unpaid internship opportunity that offers undergraduates, graduates or post-doctorate students throughout the country an exciting insider’s view of FBI operations and an opportunity to explore career opportunities within the Bureau.

What the FBI looks for in applicants?

In today’s complex world, a degree in criminal justice, by itself, simply doesn’t meet any of our hiring needs. The FBI is interested in applicants with a wide range of educational backgrounds including but not limited to accounting, STEM, finance, human resources, information technology, journalism, law, and more.

What is the mission and priorities of the FBI?

The FBI strategy enables Bureau leaders and managers to define and pursue objectives crucial to mission success, prioritize resources to achieve those objectives, track progress along the way, address gaps when identified, and, deliver consistent results.

Why was the Society of former Special Agents of the FBI created?

The Society and the Foundation have created this privacy statement in order to demonstrate its firm commitment to privacy and to describe the information- gathering and dissemination practices for this website.

What does the FBI do for the state?

The FBI also supports state investigative agencies. Every state has its own version of the FBI, and that state agency often turns to the FBI for assistance. Finally, local law enforcement agencies call on the FBI immediately when they know they have a case that is too big for them.

What are the benefits of being an FBI agent?

FBI agents can work in many areas of the country, travel for their work and meet people from other walks of life. If you enjoy the idea of working in law enforcement, you should consider applying to the FBI academy and begin your adventure in federal law enforcement.