What kind of crime does the FBI investigate?

Summary of the Article: What Crimes Does the FBI Investigate?

The FBI investigates a wide range of crimes divided into various programs. These include 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.

Federal law grants the FBI the authority to investigate all federal crimes not assigned exclusively to another federal agency. The attorney general appoints officials to detect and prosecute crimes against the United States.

The FBI does not “take over” investigations of crimes committed that violate local, state, and federal laws. State and local law enforcement agencies are not subordinate to the FBI, and the FBI does not supervise or take over their investigations.

The CIA is different from the FBI as it does not have a law enforcement function. The CIA is the U.S. federal government’s civilian foreign intelligence service, responsible for gathering international information and taking action if the U.S. is at risk.

The FBI becomes involved in a local law enforcement investigation or prosecution when the alleged offense falls under federal jurisdiction, when a crime is committed on federal property, when local law enforcement agencies request assistance, or when multiple jurisdictions are involved.

The FBI is primarily looking into hate crimes, color of law abuses by public officials, human trafficking and involuntary servitude, and freedom of access to clinic entrances violations as part of its mission to enforce civil rights law.

The FBI also investigates public corruption and cases related to weapons of mass destruction.

A federal investigation can last up to five years due to statute of limitations. Typically, federal investigations conclude within one to two years.

The CIA is a higher-level agency than the FBI, focusing on overseas intelligence gathering and limited domestic intelligence collection.

The National Security Agency (NSA) is higher than the CIA. It is led by the Director of the National Security Agency, who also serves as Chief of the Central Security Service and Commander of the United States Cyber Command.

There are two primary criteria for someone to be considered FBI’s most wanted: the person is wanted for a particularly heinous crime, or the person is considered a significant threat to national security.

Questions:

1. What type of crimes do FBI investigate?
2. Does the FBI investigate all federal crimes?
3. Can the FBI take over any case?
4. What is the CIA vs FBI?
5. At what point does the FBI get involved?
6. What is the FBI looking for?
7. What cases do feds investigate?
8. How long can the FBI investigate you?
9. What agency is higher than the FBI?
10. What agency is higher than the CIA?
11. What makes someone FBI most wanted?

Answers:

1. The FBI investigates a range of crimes, including domestic and international terrorism, cybercrime, public corruption, organized crime/drugs, white-collar crime, civil rights violations, and more.
2. Yes, the FBI has the authority to investigate all federal crimes not assigned exclusively to another federal agency.
3. No, the FBI does not “take over” investigations conducted by state and local law enforcement agencies. They do not supervise or subordinate them.
4. The CIA is the U.S. federal government’s civilian foreign intelligence service, whereas the FBI has law enforcement functions within the United States.
5. The FBI gets involved in local law enforcement investigations when crimes fall under federal jurisdiction, occur on federal property, or when requested by local law enforcement agencies for assistance.
6. The FBI focuses on hate crimes, color of law abuses by public officials, human trafficking, freedom of access to clinic entrances violations, and more to enforce civil rights law.
7. Federal agencies like the FBI investigate civil rights violations, public corruption, and offenses related to weapons of mass destruction.
8. A federal investigation can last up to five years due to statute of limitations. However, typically, they conclude within one to two years.
9. The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is a higher-level agency than the FBI concerning overseas intelligence gathering, with limited domestic intelligence collection.
10. The National Security Agency (NSA) is higher than the CIA, led by the Director of the National Security Agency, also serving as Chief of the Central Security Service and Commander of the United States Cyber Command.
11. Someone can be considered FBI’s most wanted if they are wanted for a particularly heinous crime or if they pose a significant threat to national security.