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Inside the FBI highlights news, cases, and people from around the Bureau—in audio form.
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Inside the FBI highlights news, cases, and people from around the Bureau—in audio form.
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On this episode of the Inside the FBI Podcast, we’ll define grooming, explain why it’s particularly dangerous for kids and teens, and discuss how predators identify potential targets. Next, we’ll teach you how to be a trusted adult to the young people in your life so they can confidently seek your help if they’re ever in crisis. Lastly, we'll identify signs that an online “friend” may be a groomer, explain how you can report suspected grooming to the authorities, and discuss why these kinds of tips are critical for keeping predators off America’s streets. For a full transcript and additional r
On this episode of the Inside the FBI Podcast, we’ll discuss a new breed of government-impersonation scam in which bad actors role-play as special agents or their associates to scam people out of their money and personally identifiable information. We'll explain how the scheme works, identify red flags you can watch out for, and explain how you can report special agent impersonators to the Bureau if they attempt to target you or a loved one. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/podcasts. If you or a loved one believe you may have been victimized by this scam—or if you
On this My Mission episode of the Inside the FBI Podcast, we’ll meet Supervisory Special Agent Jeff Hunter. He currently leads special events and crisis planning for the Bureau's Philadelphia Field Office, and has helped secure large-scale happenings since the earliest days of his FBI career. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/podcasts. To hear other Bureau personnel reflect on their unique missions within the FBI, visit fbi.gov/mymission. And to learn more about career opportunities at the Bureau, visit fbijobs.gov.
On this episode of the Inside the FBI Podcast, learn about the Bureau's role in securing this year's World Cup and get an inside look at how the FBI Philadelphia Field Office and partner agencies postured themselves to protect matches and related festivities in the city. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/podcasts. You can also visit fbi.gov/tactics to learn more about the Bureau's Critical Incident Response Group and the tools, teams, and tactics it has at the ready to protect the American people and support the FBI's law enforcement partners in their own work.
On this My Mission episode of the Inside the FBI Podcast, we’ll meet Dan Costin, a U.S. Army veteran and FBI section chief who leads the Bureau’s efforts to combat crimes against children and human trafficking. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/podcasts. You can visit fbi.gov/vcac to learn more about the Bureau’s Violent Crimes Against Children program. Likewise, you can check out fbi.gov/humantrafficking to learn about our victim-centered approach to combating that type of crime. To hear other Bureau personnel reflect on their unique missions within the FBI, visit
On this episode of the Inside the FBI Podcast—and in honor of National Missing Children’s Day on May 25—we’ll explain when taking a child outside the United States becomes a federal crime, discuss how we support children and the custodial parents and guardians in these situations, and teach you how to report suspected international parental kidnapping to the Bureau. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/podcasts. You can also visit fbi.gov/ipk to learn more about this violation. If you’re a parent or guardian who believes your child has been removed from the country to
On this episode of the Inside the FBI Podcast, we'll share the story behind this Operation Iron Pursuit, discuss why partnerships are critical in the fight to protect America’s children, and explain how you can report known or suspected child abuse or exploitation to the Bureau. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/podcasts. You can also visit fbi.gov/vcac to learn to learn more about the Bureau’s Violent Crimes Against Children program, its investigative priorities and initiatives, and also to access resources for keeping your kids safe. And if you learn or suspect th
On this episode of the Inside the FBI Podcast, Bureau Historian Dr. John Fox shares the story behind the FBI's Wall of Honor, and we explain how you can learn more about the lives and careers of those it honors. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/podcasts. You can also explore the wall online by visiting fbi.gov/wallofhonor. Lastly, you can visit fbi.gov/history to learn more about the people, world events, and investigations that have shaped the Bureau since its founding in 1908.
On this episode of the Inside the FBI Podcast, two FBI special agents provide unparalleled insights into Victor Manuel Rocha and how his decades-long deceit triggered one of the most challenging counterintelligence cases in U.S. history. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/podcasts. You can also visit fbi.gov/counterintelligence for more information about the Bureau’s efforts to combat hostile foreign intelligence activity and to learn how your agency or organization can partner with the FBI in the fight against these kinds of threats. And if you have specific informa
On this episode of the Inside the FBI Podcast, we’ll discuss counterintelligence, what it means to the Bureau, and the types of hostile foreign intelligence activity the FBI works to combat. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/podcasts. You can visit fbi.gov/counterintelligence to learn more about the FBI's efforts to protect our nation’s secrets and educate the public about intelligence threats. There, you can also access relevant resources and read about recent operational successes. And if you have specific information about a potential intelligence threat—whether
On this episode of the Inside the FBI Podcast, we'll learn about the Bureau's recent reward increase for tips about individuals on its Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list. We'll also provide an update on its current roster. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/podcasts. For photos and more information on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives, visit fbi.gov/topten. If you have any information about any of these individuals, please contact the FBI. You can submit tips by calling 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) or contacting your local field office or your nearest U.S. embassy o
On this special installment of the Inside the FBI Podcast, we’ll let you know what to expect from the newest season of the FBI Cyber Division's podcast, Ahead of the Threat. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/podcasts. Visit fbi.gov/aheadofthethreat to learn more about the show, listen to archival episodes, and learn how to find the series on your favorite podcast platform. You can also check out fbi.gov/cyber to learn more about the FBI’s Cyber Strategy and our commitment to cross-sector cyber collaboration. We also recommend visiting fbi.gov/fieldoffices to find th
On this installment of the Inside the FBI Podcast, we're revisiting an archival episode to learn how Gio and his crisis response canine colleagues provide vital support to the Bureau’s mission. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/podcasts. You can also visit fbi.gov/gio to learn more about his storied career and impact on the Bureau’s crisis response canine program. Finally, you can visit fbi.gov/victims to learn more about the FBI Victim Services Division’s commitment to informing, supporting, and assisting victims as they navigate the aftermath of crime and the crim
On this episode of the Inside the FBI Podcast, we’ll break down the threat posed by violent online networks, tell you how to recognize the signs that a you or a loved one may be one of their targets, and teach you how to report this crime to the proper authorities. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/podcasts. And if you're the victim of a federal crime, the FBI's Victim Services Division also offers a wealth of supportive resources. You can visit fbi.gov/victims to learn more.
On this episode of the Inside the FBI Podcast, we’ll learn about this year’s iteration of Operation Not Forgotten and connect you with resources about our efforts to investigate violent crimes and other federal offenses committed in Indian Country. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/podcasts. This episode is part of "Your FBI: Crushing Violent Crime," a campaign highlighting the people, partners, and mission of Your FBI and our ongoing work to dismantle violent crime and keep our communities safe. You can visit fbi.gov/news to discover additional stories, podcasts, v
As part of "Your FBI: Crushing Violent Crime"—a campaign highlighting the people, partners, and mission of Your FBI and our ongoing work to dismantle violent crime and keep our communities safe—we're revisiting an archival episode of the Inside the FBI Podcast about why and how the Bureau investigates transnational organized crime. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/podcasts. You can visit fbi.gov/organizedcrime to learn more about the transnational organized crime threat and read about relevant investigative successes. You can also visit fbi.gov/news to discover add
On this episode of the Inside the FBI Podcast, we’ll explain how and why Homeland Security Task Forces came to be. We’ll also define their unique tasking and explain why their work is vital to crushing violent crime and protecting the homeland from the threat of terrorism. This episode is part of "Your FBI: Crushing Violent Crime," a campaign highlighting the people, partners, and mission of Your FBI and our ongoing work to dismantle violent crime and keep our communities safe. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/podcasts. You can also visit fbi.gov/news to discover a
On this episode of the Inside the FBI Podcast, we'll share the story behind Operation Summer Heat, a nationwide initiative that aimed to get the worst of the worst violent offenders off American streets and to seize illegal weapons and drugs flowing through our communities, with the ultimate goal of restoring safety to neighborhoods across the United States. We'll also hear FBI Director Kash Patel speak to the significance of this landmark operation. This episode is part of "Your FBI: Crushing Violent Crime," a campaign highlighting the people, partners, and mission of Your FBI and our ongoing
On this episode of the Inside the FBI Podcast, we’ll discuss the results of Operation Restore Justice—a first-of-its-kind effort—and its significance in our long-term fight to protect children from the threat of violent crime. This episode is part of "Your FBI: Crushing Violent Crime," a campaign highlighting the people, partners, and mission of Your FBI and our ongoing work to dismantle violent crime and keep our communities safe. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/podcasts. You can visit fbi.gov/vcac to learn more about how the FBI investigates violent crime agains
On this episode of the Inside the FBI Podcast, we’ll learn how the National Academy program equips law enforcement leaders to strive for personal and professional excellence and foster interagency collaboration in the quest to ensure justice the world over. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit https://www.fbi.gov/news/podcasts. Members of the law enforcement and intelligence communities can visit https://le.fbi.gov/training to learn more about the National Academy and other training opportunities and seminars that the Bureau offers to our partners. They can also visit https://
On this episode of Inside the FBI Podcast, learn about new artifacts that've been added to The FBI Experience's 9/11 exhibit and hear a retired agent share stories behind them. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/news/podcasts. To learn more about The FBI Experience, including how to book your visit and explore new videos and other online resources, check out our updated website at fbi.gov/thefbiexperience. Please note that visitors, including small groups, must schedule tours through their U.S. senators and representatives. Schools can schedule tours by sending an em
On this episode of the Inside the FBI Podcast, we'll learn about FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitive Giovanni Vicente Mosquera Serrano, a leader of Tren de Aragua, a transnational gang involved in drug trafficking, human trafficking, weapons trafficking, and violent crime in the U.S. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/news/podcasts. The U.S. Department of State's Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program is offering a reward of up to $3 million for information leading to his arrest and/or conviction. You can visit fbi.gov/topten to learn more about Mosquera Serrano. If
On this My Mission episode of the Inside the FBI Podcast, we’ll meet Justin Labrecque, an Air Force veteran and current Air National Guardsman who leverages his military skillset to support Bureau operations across the globe. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/news/podcasts. You can also visit fbi.gov/tactics to learn more about the FBI's Critical Incident Response Group. Finally, you can visit fbi.gov/mymission to hear other FBI personnel discuss how they uniquely support the FBI mission and what inspired them to join the Bureau's ranks.
On this episode of the Inside the FBI Podcast, learn about former Olympian and current FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitive Ryan James Wedding. The Canadian national is wanted for allegedly running a transnational criminal organization that put thousands of kilograms of narcotics on our streets—and for allegedly orchestrating multiple murders related to these drug crimes. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/news/podcasts. The U.S. Department of State is offering a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to Wedding's arrest and/or conviction. You can visit fbi.gov/
On this episode of our podcast, we’ll learn about the FBI's crisis response canines, who—along with their expert handlers—are specially trained to support victims of violent crimes and mass violence incidents. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/news/podcasts. You can also visit fbi.gov/victims to learn more about how the FBI's Victim Services Division informs, supports, and assists victims in navigating the aftermath of crime and the criminal justice process with dignity and resilience.