Abstract
This paper describes the Federal Bureau of Investigation agency of the United States. The author relates the FBI's background and humble beginnings and discusses the agency mission. The paper also addresses job application processes and describes the duties, hierarchy and different division within the agency. In addition, the paper discusses the portrayal of the FBI in movies and news reports and talks about the advantages and disadvantages of working for the agency.

From the Paper
"There would be numerous travels also but a Special Agent specially will get to see the darkest side of humanity when the individual starts investigating notorious or heinous crimes. The FBI has set the standards for solving hundreds if not thousands of crimes other law enforcement agencies have given up on. Of course, being in the FBI means having to put your life on the line during the course ones career, every FBI personnel knows about this. The Bureau has instilled in its membership the glory and honor of making the ultimate sacrifice in fulfillment of Fidelity, Bravery and Integrity - these men and women will always be remembered as heroes of the United States defending the law and the nation."

Tags:law enforcement, U.S

Abstract
This paper outlines many problems within the FBI such as withholding pertinent information that may have prevented the September 11 attacks. The author points out that these problems are not new. The paper discusses the new corrective program introduced by the FBI head, Robert Mueller, that needs to be enforced and accepted by the FBI culture.

From the Paper
"Another problem that has haunted the FBI in recent months is the discovery that veteran agent Robert Hanssen was a Russian spy for twenty-five years. The FBI was scrutinized because they did not possess a serious attitude regarding internal security issues, and the lack of a cohesive management structure indicates that departments were not aware of each others activities. In response to the Hanssen scandal, Congress approved the creation of a new position within the Justice Department to oversee the activities of the FBI."

Tags:withhold, information, attacks, corrective, mueller, enforced, culture, crime, terrorism, negligence

Abstract
This paper discusses how the FBI uses DNA information in its national database CODIS to prove both the guilt and innocence of those it investigates. It further argues that data is sometimes collected simply because someone fits the profile of people the bureau wants to catch.

From the Paper
"In the United States of America we take great pride in our representative democratic federal government. The people have the power to change the way our government works by electing representatives that will act differently than those presently in power and by challenging government actions in court. This takes time, however, and until we have the chance to get new officials in Washington we are at the mercy of those we have elected. Furthermore the government's bureaucracy on which we..."

Tags:fbi, federal, bureau, of, investigation, codis, war, on, terrorism, profiling, dna, testing, investigation, method

Abstract
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) began with a force of special agents which was created by Attorney General Charles Bonaparte. Theodore Roosevelt and Bonaparte agreed that efficiency and expertise should determine the correct people to serve in government. This philosophy was known as progressivism. The paper shows that in 1908, Bonaparte applied the progressive metaphysics to the Department of Justice by creating a corps of special agents. It had neither a name nor an officially designated leader other than the Attorney General. Yet, these former detectives and Secret Service men were the founding fathers of the FBI. The paper explores the history of the FBI until modern times.

From the Paper
"Freeh began his tenure with a clearly vocalized agenda that would respond both to growing and deeper crime problems and to a new era of government downsizing. In his oath of office speech he called for new levels of cooperation among law enforcement agencies, both at home and abroad, and he announced his intention to restructure the FBI in order to maximize its operational response to crime."

Tags:Mann, Act, Ku, Klux, Klan, Louis, J., Freeh

Abstract
The paper relates that the bombings of the World Trade Towers brought the conflict between the FBI and CIA to the surface. The paper looks at the two government agencies associated with gathering intelligence on activities that might threaten US lives and interests. The paper examines the conflict between the two agencies in terms of how it effects the current and future situation of the war on terrorism. The paper shows how the two agencies are set up for two entirely different purposes, but maintains that they must still be able to communicate and talk civilly together.

Outline:
Different Worlds: Cultural Effects
Defining New Roles: Gender Effects
Technological Barriers
Prospective and Trans-active goals
Lens Model of Conflict

From the Paper
"The differences between the CIA and FBI stem from their original set up at their inception. They were initially set up for different functions, and only recently has the need to work closely stood in their way to perform their individual jobs. The key to the problem is communication between the two groups. One must delve into the origins of the two groups to understand these differences fully."
"The Central Intelligence Agency began in 1947 as a completely separate entity from the FBI. Interactions between the two groups have even been hostile at times (Gorman, 2007). Both groups share the goal of protecting the United States from hostile attacks, but they each had their own way of handling situations and developed a type of territorial attitude in order to avoid stepping on one another's efforts (Gorman, 2007). This attitude made it difficult for them to work as a team."

Tags:national, security, internal, external, culture, gender

Abstract
This paper discusses employment opportunities with several US Government agencies, focusing on the eligibility requirements of each department. Specifically, the paper examines how one would get work at the Central Intelligence Agency, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, or the National Security Agency. The role of each agency is described in detail and a description of the sort of candidates they hire is also presented. This includes the educational background of acceptable applicants. The paper also explains where job opportunities in Federal agencies are posted. Additionally, the paper addresses drawbacks in the hiring process at these agencies, such as the extremely long duration of background checks especially in the FBI and the shortage of analysts to fill positions. The paper concludes by suggesting shortening the lengthy hiring process in order to attract more talented applicants.

From the Paper
"The Central Intelligence Agency is entrusted with the immense responsibility of protecting the national security of America. Therefore, it is with good reason that the recruitment process is extremely stringent and interns and other candidates hoping to work with the CIA are asked to take a polygraph test. Most of the CIA jobs are related to the intelligence cycle. This involves acquiring raw or crude data, converting it into intelligence, analysis of the information and dissemination to the appropriate departments. The internship program available at CIA can be applied for both by college juniors and seniors, especially those belonging to the handicapped or minority category. Minority and nonminority students from the first or second year of undergraduate studies can apply for the Graduate Studies Program."

Tags:National Security Agency, Central Intelligence Agency, FBI

Abstract
This paper explains that, in the wake of the Home Security Act of 2002 and the FBI Reform Act of 2002, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is experiencing some shifts in human resource policies, which will affect current and future employees. The author points out that, while the FBI enjoys a certain "cloak-and-dagger" quality to its image, the reality is that the FBI requires employees for a wide range of job opportunities besides special agents. The jobs include professional support roles in any number of positions such as computer specialist, crime scene specialist, linguist and intelligence research specialist. The paper states that the FBI is headquartered in Washington, D.C.; the agency maintains field offices in a number of large cities throughout the United States, Puerto Rico and several major foreign cities.

Table of Contents
Introduction
Review and Discussion
Background and Overview
Pay and Benefits
Employment and Advancement Opportunities
Employment Locations
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Not surprisingly, pay scales are tied to the types of work involved, as well as other factors such as employment location (cost of living allowances are paid as with other federal positions) and seniority. In this regard, the FBI falls under the federal employment regimen, and employees receive GS ratings; special agents, for example, can attain a GS 15 rating and are eligible for "availability pay," which is equal to 25 percent of their annual base salary."

Tags:home, security, reform, support, foreign

Abstract
This paper discusses the various roles of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). It specifically focuses on the FBI witness protection program. The paper discusses some previous cases and then looks at how the FBI decides who is given immunity and protection and whether these decisions are being made properly or even should be made at all.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Witness Protection
The Witness Protection Program
Analysis

From the Paper
"Some people in the program itself have also raised complaints, stating that the government has not lived up to its agreement in some way or that the program itself is no longer needed in an era when the formerly powerful mob is no longer powerful: "Omerta, the mob law of silence, is long dead. With so many informants, targeting just one is pointless" (McShane, 2000, p. A1). The criminality of people like Sammy Gravano even while in the program has also been a point of contention, raising the question of how much the program is protecting questionable witnesses and not the public. The public questions the way the FBI and others decide whom to protect when people hear about cases like that of Boston mob hit man Joseph Barboza, who was aided by the FBI in 1971 to get him off of death row in California so he would not recant in a 1965 Massachusetts case that sent four innocent men to prison. He was aided when two FBI agents testified on his behalf. This has been deemed a cover-up that lasted more than thirty years. Two of the men wrongly sentenced died while in prison, while the other two were released after serving more than thirty years. The cover-p was discovered when the files of the two FBI agents who participated "revealed Barboza lied to the jury when he accused the four men of playing roles in the murder of the amateur boxer who offended Mob bosses" (Lawrence 2001, para. 13). Evidence has also been offered to show that Barboza killed several people while in the Witness Protection Program. Barboza himself was killed by a hitman in 1976."

Tags:informant, prosecution, crime

Abstract
This paper analyzes and examines the FBI's practices and compares it to Max Weber's theory of bureaucracy. Weber provided a theory regarding model bureaucracy that is utilized by many corporations and individuals today. The FBI is an organization that epitomizes Weber's theory of model bureaucracy. This paper discusses the shortcomings of the FBI and concludes with recommendations for improving the FBI's bureaucracy.

From the Paper
"In comparing and contrasting the FBI's goals, objectives, and practices to Weber's model bureaucracy, numerous issues should be examined. First, do the FBI's real objectives differ from its stated goals and principles' Historically, the FBI's stated goals and principles are to ensure national security and serve the public. While the FBI ardently remains committed to pursuing and maintaining these objectives, often times, the FBI becomes so bogged down in bureaucracy that its real objectives become clouded and differ from its stated goals."

Tags:Federal, Bureau, of, Investigation

Abstract
In this article, the writer notes that in recent years, in part due to the terrorist attacks of 9-11, there has been much talk of moving the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) from its current positioning within the Department of Justice to a new position within the Department of Homeland Security. The writer discusses that although the FBI and Department of Homeland Security can certain work well together in a number of ways, the current positioning of the FBI as a branch of the Department of Justice is the correct one. The writer argues that by examining the duties of both the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security and comparing and contrasting the results, one can see that moving this organization would be a mistake.

From the Paper
"Fuel is added to the fire of this problem in two ways if the FBI is moved to the Department of Homeland Security. First, the FBI is now providing the check and balance system the Department of Homeland Security needs in order to be investigated when civil liberties are violated. With the FBI as a part of this organization, there is a potential for it to become a superpower within the government. The second way this adds to the problem is that the FBI would also come under this umbrella of abusing civil liberties."

Tags:terrorists, threats, crime, action, emergency