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August 21, 2020
FBI Kansas City - 100th Anniversary
Designated as one of the nine original field offices, FBI Kansas City celebrates its 100th anniversary this year and thanks Kansas and Missouri for their assistance, cooperation, and support.
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April 16, 2020
360 Video: The Oklahoma City Bombing: 25 Years Later
In this immersive 360-degree video, tour the grounds of the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum as you listen to voices of those impacted by the bombing 25 years ago.
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April 15, 2020
The Oklahoma City Bombing: 25 Years Later
A quarter-century after the homegrown terrorist bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building claimed the lives of 168 people, a retired FBI agent reflects on that tragic day and how it helped shape the Bureau.
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April 15, 2020
The Oklahoma City Bombing: 25 Years Later
Twenty-five years after the deadly bombing that took the lives of 168 people, retired Special Agent Barry Black provides a firsthand account of investigating the Oklahoma City case.
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January 24, 2020
The Bureau and the Great Experiment
A century after the Volstead Act authorized the U.S. government to carry out the 18th Amendment, we look back at the Bureau’s role in pursuing violators of the new federal prohibition laws.
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December 2, 2019
African-American Agents Reflect on 100-Year Anniversary
The anniversary of the first African-American FBI agent provided an opportunity for current and former African-American special agents to reflect on how far the Bureau has come in the past century—and where it still needs to go.
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November 22, 2019
100 Years of FBI-RCMP Partnership
The FBI marks a century of collaboration with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police this year, and we look forward to continuing this invaluable partnership for many more years to come.
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November 19, 2019
100 Years of African-American Special Agents: Aaron LaSure
Retired Special Agent Aaron LaSure served for 22 years in the FBI before retiring earlier this year as a senior executive inspector in the Bureau's Inspection Division. He shared his thoughts on his career, the FBI, and the role of African Americans during events in November 2019 marking the 100-year anniversary of the first African-American special agent, James Wormley Jones.
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November 19, 2019
100 Years of African-American Special Agents: Julian Stackhaus
Retired Special Agent Julian Stackhaus served for 21 years in the FBI before retiring in 2000. He shared his thoughts on his career, the FBI, and the role of African Americans during events in November 2019 marking the 100-year anniversary of the first African-American special agent, James Wormley Jones.
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November 19, 2019
100 Years of African-American Special Agents: Jermicha Fomby
Special Agent Jermicha Fomby has been an agent since joining the Bureau in 2003. He shared his thoughts on his career, the FBI, and the role of African Americans during events in November 2019 marking the 100-year anniversary of the first African-American special agent, James Wormley Jones.
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November 19, 2019
100 Years of African-American Special Agents: Eric Jackson
Retired Special Agent Eric Jackson served for 21 years in the FBI before retiring as special agent in charge of the Dallas Field Office. He shared his thoughts on his career, the FBI, and the role of African Americans during events in November 2019 marking the 100-year anniversary of the first African-American special agent, James Wormley Jones.
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November 19, 2019
100 Years of African-American Special Agents: Nicole Dunn
Special Agent Nicole Dunn has served for nearly 11 years in the FBI. She shared her thoughts on her career, the FBI, and the role of African Americans during events in November 2019 marking the 100-year anniversary of the first African-American special agent, James Wormley Jones.
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November 19, 2019
100 Years of African-American Special Agents: Linda Berry
Retired Special Agent Linda Berry served for 28 years in the FBI before retiring in 2004. She was the Bureau's second African-American special agent. She shared her thoughts on her career, the FBI, and the role of African Americans during events in November 2019 marking the 100-year anniversary of the first African-American special agent, James Wormley Jones.
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November 19, 2019
100 Years of African-American Special Agents: Michael Mason
Retired Special Agent Michael Mason served for 23 years in the FBI, including as special agent in charge of the Sacramento Division, assistant director in charge of the Washington Field Office, and executive assistant director of the FBI's Criminal Division. He shared his thoughts on his career, the FBI, and the role of African Americans during events in November 2019 marking the 100-year anniversary of the first African-American special agent, James Wormley Jones.
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November 19, 2019
100 Years of African-American Special Agents: Nicole Sinegar
Special Agent Nicole Sinegar has served for 11 years in the FBI. She shared her thoughts on her career, the FBI, and the role of African Americans during events in November 2019 marking the 100-year anniversary of the first African-American special agent, James Wormley Jones.
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November 19, 2019
100 Years of African-American Special Agents: Jennifer Love
Retired Special Agent Jennifer Love served for 25 years in the FBI before retiring in 2012 as assistant director of the FBI's Security Division. She shared her thoughts on her career, the FBI, and the role of African Americans during events in November 2019 marking the 100-year anniversary of the first African-American special agent, James Wormley Jones.
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November 19, 2019
100 Years of African-American Special Agents: Jacques Battiste
Retired Special Agent Jacques Battiste served for 22 years in the FBI before retiring in 2017. He shared his thoughts on his career, the FBI, and the role of African Americans during events in November 2019 marking the 100-year anniversary of the first African-American special agent, James Wormley Jones.
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November 8, 2019
Events Mark 100 Years of African-American Agents
Current and former African-American special agents joined the FBI Director in celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Bureau’s first African-American special agent, who was appointed in 1919 and set the course for generations to follow.
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October 31, 2019
On the 100th anniversary of the passage of the Dyer Act, which made interstate car theft a federal crime, we look back at how the law led to the FBI of today.
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October 10, 2019
Leo James McClairen: An Unheralded Pioneer
As the FBI’s first African-American special agent in the Deep South, Leo James McClairen served with distinction and paved the way for future generations of minority investigators and professional staff.
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July 11, 2019
In 1908, Stanley W. Finch became the head of the organization that would eventually become the Federal Bureau of Investigation, giving it a strong start in key areas of the FBI’s responsibilities that continue to this day.
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June 28, 2019
A series of bombings in 1919 had a profound impact on the young Bureau, with the organization gaining new resources and valuable experience in addressing national security threats as it evolved into the modern-day FBI.
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June 3, 2019
Though it occurred decades ago, the case of American engineer William Holden Bell, who betrayed his country through espionage, still provides lessons and warning signs for today.
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May 10, 2019
Honoring Special Agent Edwin R. Woodriffe
As the FBI celebrates 100 years of African-American special agents, we remember the first African-American FBI agent killed in the line of duty, who was honored during a street renaming ceremony in his native Brooklyn, New York, 50 years after his death.
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April 15, 2019
Frank Sprenz, a former Ten Most Wanted Fugitive and prolific criminal who, among other offenses, stole small planes and flew to various cities to evade the law, was arrested 60 years ago this week.
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April 5, 2019
Thirty-five years after the bust of a vast, long-running Mafia drug conspiracy that touched four continents, the Pizza Connection case continues to pay dividends for partnerships, policing, and public safety.
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March 28, 2019
The First African-American Female Special Agent
As the FBI celebrates 100 years of African-American special agents and observes Women’s History Month, we remember Sylvia Mathis, the first African-American woman to serve as an FBI agent.
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March 25, 2019
Two decades ago, computer viruses were still relatively new notions to most Americans, but the fast-moving and destructive Melissa virus changed that in a significant way and showed many the darker side of the web.
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February 15, 2019
This year marks the 100th anniversary of African-American special agents in the FBI, and we honor the countless contributions these agents have made over the last century in making the Bureau stronger and the nation safer.
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November 2, 2018
Thirty years ago, a graduate student unleashed the first major attack on the Internet and became the first person convicted of a new type of crime.
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September 10, 2018
Seventeen years after 9/11, the FBI is helping to raise awareness about compensation available to first responders who have fallen ill as a result of exposure to toxins in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks.
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July 26, 2018
The friendship of two public servants committed to the rule of law—Theodore Roosevelt and Charles Bonaparte—helped spur the July 26, 1908 creation of the organization now known as the FBI.
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February 1, 2018
Recovering the Space Shuttle Columbia
When the space shuttle Columbia disaster occurred 15 years ago, the FBI was tasked with recovering the remains of the crew, stabilizing hazardous material, and securing classified equipment.
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November 30, 2017
WWII Intel Operations in Argentina
During World War II, Argentina was a hotbed of intrigue and proved to be a tough environment for the FBI’s Special Intelligence Service (SIS), whose mission was to identify and counter Nazi operatives in South America.
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September 5, 2017
Nearly 50 years after the murder of a young father in Arkansas, the FBI and its partners helped secure a confession from the killer, who will likely spend the rest of his life in prison.
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May 12, 2017
Over the past three decades, Hogan’s Alley—a mock town on the grounds of the FBI’s Training Academy in Quantico, Virginia—has evolved into the cornerstone of the Bureau’s practical training program.
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February 21, 2017
Flag-Raising Honors Fallen Agent Edwin R. Woodriffe
The FBI's Washington Field Office and the National Museum of African American History and Culture raised an American flag on February 10, 2017, to honor Special Agent Edwin R. Woodriffe, who was killed in the line of duty in 1969.
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January 27, 2017
Launched on January 27, 1967, the FBI’s National Crime Information Center gives our law enforcement partners access to a computerized index of documented criminal justice information whenever and wherever they need it.
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December 28, 2016
A Look Back: A Small Office with a Big Mission
A 1940 operation in Rockefeller Center was the FBI’s first attempt to set up a long-term cover company for the nation’s first civilian foreign intelligence service.
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September 9, 2016
The FBI joins the nation in remembering and honoring the victims of the 9/11 terror attacks, which occurred 15 years ago this month.
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August 29, 2016
A Look Back at the 1991 Talladega Prison Riot
A riot at a federal prison in Talladega, Alabama 25 years ago this month provides a look back at the FBI's early crisis response capabilities.
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April 11, 2016
Director Observes 30th Anniversary of ‘Miami Shootout’
Director Comey took part in a solemn observance of one of the Bureau’s most fiercest gunfights, which left two Bureau agents dead and five other agents wounded.
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March 28, 2016
A Look Back at the Coors Kidnapping Case
A decades-old case underscores the importance of collaboration and public assistance.
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November 25, 2015
‘Historical Marker’ Celebrates 50 Years of Agents of Asian Ancestry
The FBI celebrates a half-century of counting agents of Asian ancestry among its ranks.
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November 9, 2015
Celebrating Agents of Asian Ancestry: JoAnn Sakato
JoAnn Sakato served from 1978 to 2002. She was the first female FBI agent of Asian ancestry. Her assignments included Los Angeles and Phoenix, where she coordinated training and the National Academy.
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October 30, 2015
Celebrating Agents of Asian Ancestry: John Uda
A former teacher, John Uda served from 1979 to 2004 with assignments in Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, and FBI Headquarters.
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October 30, 2015
Celebrating Agents of Asian Ancestry: Chris Loo
Chris Loo served from 1978 to 1999 in the San Francisco Field Office, where he was instrumental in recruitment of agents of Asian ancestry and development of San Francisco's Asian Organized Crime Program.
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October 30, 2015
Celebrating Agents of Asian Ancestry: Fred Wong
Fred Wong served from 1982 to 2004 in San Francisco, Honolulu, Los Angeles, and Seattle, where he was instrumental in the capture of a Top Ten fugitive. He also served as legal attaché at FBI posts in Brussels and Jakarta.
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October 30, 2015
Celebrating Agents of Asian Ancestry: Joseph Louie
Joseph Louie served from 1966 to 1990 and is the third known special agent of Asian ancestry. He served in San Diego, San Francisco, and Honolulu and was legal attaché at FBI posts in Manilla and Hong Kong.
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October 30, 2015
Celebrating Agents of Asian Ancestry: Kingman Wong
Kingman Wong served from 1988 to 2012 in San Diego, San Francisco, and New York, where he was in charge of special operations. He also served as legal attaché of FBI offices in Ottawa and Hong Kong.
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