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The present name, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), was designated by Congress in 1935. The FBI is headed by a Director who is appointed by the president, confirmed by the Senate and serves for a 10-year term. The current Director took the oath of office on .

A leading American counterterrorism, counterintelligence, and criminal investigative organization, the FBI has jurisdiction over violations of more than 200 categories of federal crimes. [4][5] The FBI maintains a list of its top 10 most wanted fugitives.

Take the quiz to find out which of the many exciting careers at the FBI is right for you. Where your unique skills and backgrounds—from medical technicians to accountants to lawyers—unite to protect our nation against cyberattacks, terrorism, fraud, and more.

From Emmy Award winner Dick Wolf and the team behind the Law and Order franchise, "FBI" is a fast-paced drama about the inner workings of the New York office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) enforces federal law, and investigates a variety of criminal activity including terrorism, cybercrime, white collar crimes, public corruption, civil rights violations, and other major crimes.

Within the U.S. Department of Justice, the FBI acts as a national security organization and the country's primary investigative agency. The FBI carries out intelligence and law enforcement responsibilities to protect the country against security threats.