Ahead of the threat
Protect the American people and uphold the Constitution of the United States
Protect the U.S. from terrorist attacks
Protect the U.S. against foreign intelligence, espionage, and cyber operations
Combat significant cybercriminal activity
Combat public corruption at all levels
Protect civil rights
Combat transnational criminal enterprises
Combat significant white-collar crime
Combat significant violent crime
The FBI employs more than 35,000 people, including special agents and support professionals such as intelligence analysts, language specialists, scientists, and information technology specialists. Learn how you can join us at. For details on our executives and organizational structure, see our Leadership & Structure webpage.
We work around the globe. Along with our Headquarters in Washington, D.C., we have 56 field offices located in major cities throughout the U.S., about 350 satellite 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.
In fiscal year 2021, our total direct-funded budget is approximately $9.7 billion, including increases to:
enhance cyber and counterintelligence capabilities;
support firearms background checks;
further, automate the vetting process;
increase data analytics and technical tools; and
investigate and prosecute previously unresolved civil rights era ‘‘cold case’’ murders.
Respect
Integrity
Accountability
Leadership
Diversity
Compassion
Fairness
Rigorous obedience to the Constitution
The FBI was established in 1908.
“Fidelity, Bravery, and Integrity.”