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# Intelligence 

The FBI uses intelligence to drive its decision-making. The information we get through intelligence gathering and sharing guides us in our mission to protect the American people and uphold the Constitution.

The FBI’s Intelligence Branch (IB) supports intelligence operations across our field offices and Headquarters divisions by managing our intelligence strategy, resources, policies, and programs. The IB also engages with the FBI’s partners in the intelligence, law enforcement, private sector, and academic communities.

## Gathering Intelligence

Gathering intelligence has always been critical to fulfilling the FBI’s mission. Some techniques we use to do this include interviews, wiretaps, and data analysis. 

While the need for intelligence hasn’t changed, the threats confronting the country have evolved—and we’re constantly adapting to combat the threats we’re facing at home and abroad.

## Protecting Privacy and Civil Liberties

Regardless of the intelligence-gathering technique, the FBI follows all laws, policies, and procedures designed to protect the privacy of the American people. 

Intelligence collection is governed by:
                    - The attorney general’s guidelines
                    - Procedures for national security investigations and foreign intelligence collection
                    - The U.S. Constitution
                    - Federal law
                    - Established criminal procedures
                    - Authorities controlled by U.S. courts.

> “I was walking through a courtyard down at Quantico. And I spotted a small engraved stone ... The stone had an engraving of the Twin Towers, and underneath the engraving were the words, ‘Intelligence Matters.’”
FBI Director Christopher Wray

## Sharing Intelligence 

**Intelligence Community**

The FBI is a member of the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC)—a group of 17 federal agencies that collect intelligence. In addition to using intelligence to investigate and solve cases, the FBI shares it with other members of the IC who may be able to use the information.

**Law Enforcement**

The FBI often shares intelligence with federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies. Our Office of Partner Engagement works with the law enforcement community to build strategic partnerships, enhance capabilities, and support critical information sharing.

**Private Sector**

Through our Office of Private Sector, the FBI regularly shares information with the U.S. private sector and educational institutions to help them stay ahead of threats and mitigate the risks posed by criminals, terrorists, and nation-state actors. This collaboration helps protect our economic and national security.

## Intelligence Workforce

The FBI's intelligence workforce includes:
                    - Special agents
                    - Intelligence analysts
                    - Language analysts
                    - Staff operations specialists
                    - Data scientists and analysts 
                    - Professional staff

To learn more about intelligence careers in the FBI, visit fbijobs.gov.

## Additional Resources 

                    - Office of the Director of National Intelligence 
                    - Intelligencecareers.gov 

## Intelligence News

                          -  02.29.2024  Director Outlines New Intelligence Program Strategy  FBI Director Christopher Wray today outlined the Bureau’s new intelligence program strategy and emphasized how partnerships, collaboration, and innovation are essential to combatting emerging national security threats. 
                          -  03.04.2020  Tackling the Cyber Threat Through Partnerships and Innovation  FBI Director Christopher Wray’s remarks at the Boston Conference on Cyber Security, Boston College, Boston, Massachusetts 
                          -  03.04.2020  Dangerous Partners: Big Tech and Beijing  Statement by Cyber Division Deputy Assistant Director Clyde E. Wallace before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism 
                          -  02.06.2020  Responding Effectively to the Chinese Economic Espionage Threat  FBI Director Christopher Wray’s remarks at the Department of Justice China Initiative Conference, Center for Strategic and International Studies, Washington, D.C. 
                          -  03.09.2019  Why We Do the Job: Lessons from 9/11 for New Agents and Intelligence Analysts  FBI Director Christopher Wray’s remarks at the first FBI Basic Field Training Course visit to the National September 11 Memorial & Museum, New York City, New York 

## Related FBI Programs

### Businesses

The Office of Private Sector (OPS) aligns and coordinates key outreach programs within the FBI, focusing on meaningful dialogue and engagement with private sector partners.

### National Virtual Translation Center

The National Virtual Translation Center (NVTC) is an FBI-managed federal government center that provides timely, accurate, and cost-effective translations for the U.S. government.

### FBI Global Command and Communications Center

The Strategic Information and Operations Center, or SIOC, is the FBI’s global command and communications center.

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