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What is the FBI?

The FBI is the principal investigative arm of the United States Department of Justice. It has the authority and responsibility to investigate specific crimes assigned to it. The FBI also is authorized to provide other law enforcement agencies with cooperative services, such as fingerprint identification, laboratory examinations, and police training.

What is the mission of the FBI?

The Mission of the FBI is to uphold the law through the investigation of violations of federal criminal law; to protect the United States from foreign intelligence and terrorist activities; to provide leadership and law enforcement assistance to federal, state, local, and international agencies; and to perform these responsibilities in a manner that is responsive to the needs of the public and is faithful to the Constitution of the United States.

What type of applicants does the FBI investigate?

The FBI conducts background investigations on all persons who apply for employment with the FBI. Additionally, the FBI conducts background investigations for certain other government entities, such as the White House, Department of Justice, Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, and certain House and Senate committees.

How many fugitives does the FBI look for at any one time?

Approximately 12,000. Through the Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution or Confinement statute, the FBI for many years has been responsible for seeking the country's most wanted, violent fugitives.

What steps are being taken by the FBI to reduce violent crime in America, particularly that committed by gangs?

The FBI is the principal federal agency with jurisdiction to address violent street gangs. It conducts investigations on these groups through its Safe Streets Initiative with other law enforcement partners. The FBI has also developed National Violent Crime, Drug, and Gang Strategies that together serve as the framework for combating violence in the United States.

Does the FBI keep statistics on criminal offenses committed in the United States?

Yes. The FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program, which began in 1929, collects information on serious crimes reported to law enforcement agencies. The categories are homicide, forcible rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, larceny, theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The Program also collects information on hate crimes and on persons arrested for twenty-two other less serious crime categories. Hate crime offenses cover incidents motivated by race, religion, sexual orientation, and ethnicity/national origin.

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