Inside the FBI Podcast

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is the principal investigative arm of the United States Department of Justice, established in 1908. Originally created to enforce federal laws, the FBI's mission has expanded to include counterterrorism, counterintelligence, organized crime, cybercrime, and civil rights enforcement. It operates as a federal law enforcement, intelligence, and security agency dedicated to protecting the United States from various threats.

The FBI conducts a wide range of criminal investigations, including terrorism, espionage, and public corruption. It provides forensic analysis through its FBI Laboratory and offers advanced training to law enforcement officers via the FBI National Academy. The agency also gathers and analyzes intelligence to support national security and law enforcement efforts. The FBI collaborates with federal, state, local, tribal, and international law enforcement agencies to combat crime and ensure public safety.