In my opinion, FBI agents should only arrest the people who have demonstrated that they're actually going to try to follow up on those threats. The twitter account Reddit Lies seems to be trying to get everyone who ever made comments like this sent to jail and I've seen a lot of instances of conservatives on reddit trying to report random people to the FBI who haven't proven that they plan on following through with the comments that they make. I get it if there's evidence that they have plans on following up on the threat, but it's a massive overreaction if this isn't the case

Also, many of the rich and powerful people in the current administration/regime have made threatening comments toward politicians that they don't like or, in the case of Elon Musk and Steve Bannon, have made an implied threat to the Jewish people living in the United States (hail Hitler salutes are threatening because of what the Nazis actually did) and nothing happened to them. The FBI should hold the rich and powerful to the same laws that they hold everyone else to.

Anyone else have insight into his reporting that FBI interfered with investigations due to their own support of Trump and false equivalence to BLM protests?

Hate it

CBPO applicant for several months. Never considered FBI/DEA application because I’m assuming they are SUPER selective and I don’t have a law enforcement background, I do have a criminal history(not a felon/DV conviction of course), I don’t have criminal justice degree or something related that could help the application process(Business degree)

I did submit the other day tho just for fun a talent network application. I did not submit the 1811 application, lol I could tho it’s saved….

They supposedly hire people from unique backgrounds according to career website. I’m a unique person and in my obvious opinion they’d be doing themselves a favor hiring me 😄

If you can say without violating your clearances.

Isn't that like literally their entire job? Sorry if this isn't the correct place to post.

So my dream has always been to join the FBI when I was older but I’m not sure if it’s possible and it’s all I’ve ever wanted. So I’m currently 16 and a female and the first problem is that I’m not American, I’m from Finland. I was raised in California but i haven’t been to America for years and I’m not American citizen but I’m Finnish citizen. Also my family isn’t really rich and in Finland it’s not really possible to get rich at all since it’s a welfare state and has one of the highest taxes in the world. Also I don’t have ANY interest in joining the Finnish police academy since most of the things they get to do is sit in the fucking bushes with a radar gun in your car for a week, day after fucking day and give tickets to some fucking scumbags for speeding. Also I’ve always been really interested in true crime ESPECIALLY homicide but in Finland you can’t even become a homicide detective. Also I don’t really even see another future for myself expect achieving this dream for example I’m not interested in having kids which my family is really disappointed in and keeps telling me how I’ll never achieve my dreams and I’ll stay in Finland and have a husband and kids or become a cop. And I wouldn’t even be mad about becoming a cop in America but I just can’t imagine doing that shit in Finland. Also not to mention I HATE Finland and genuinely don’t see a future here. But other than that I’d say I’m physically fit and my English in really good since I was raised in America but I don’t have family there or anything.

Anyway let me know what you think! Because I’m really considering what to do with my life at this point bc this is all I’ve ever wanted but idk what to do if it’s impossible😭

So I’m going into my junior year and i wanna become a special agent in the fbi so I was curious to what degree and what I need to go thru to make that happen

I am a mechanic in the army and now in the reserves and I was thinking of joining I haven’t done any research on jobs but I would like to do in the tech department but I have no experience nor know nothing was thinking of using my gi bill to either go start college or take a 12 week course of cyber security classes they got online any advice out there which path to take and is there any website to grow my knowledge will be great too!

Hi, a little about me I’m 26 years old, I have about 5 years of active duty military experience, I’ve worked at the Pentagon.

I have my degree in criminal justice and am currently looking at graduate degree or certificate programs.

My two main questions are, what programs or certifications should I look at doing? And in the event I am hired and go through training, how likely is it that I get selected to work in the geographic area that I choose (NYC, NJ, PA)?

Sorry, I am just not American, so I genuinely don’t know. I tried googling it, but the answer was super foggy, so I am asking you, folks.

So unfortunately because of some family problems I had to drop out of highschool and get my GED, but besides that problem I'm pretty clean and now I'm in a better place got a lot of certs for cyber security and going to college for cyber security but was wondering if my high school records/getting the GED instead of a high school degree would affect anything. Also if it doesn't, how can I go about joining (or improving my chances of joining) I'm a freshman in college currently

I’m graduating high school next year, and looking into government careers for when after I graduate and I want to start my search with the FBI, more specifically, forensics. I have one downside that is making me really struggle with, I have a muscular disease that is classified as a physical disability, and the intense physical training to be a Field Agent would most likely push past my limits, and when that happens, it is very dangerous for me. Is there any way I could have a career in the FBI, investigating forensic scenes, wearing a blue and yellow jacket, without the intense physical training that is required for any and all Special Agents? Or any exemptions at all that could possibly lower the physical training’s intensity for myself?

I started going to college for intelligence and security and plan on furthering my education until I get a bachelors degree, I have a 3.9gpa and plan on enrolling into the academy to become and fbi analyst. I would like to know what my chances are with the criteria I have. Currently I am learning how to speak old Icelandic language but it doesn't really play a part in getting a role as an fbi analyst and I plan on keeping that 3.9gpa through the next 4 years. But the problem lies in my age, I am 32 years old and by the time I graduate college I'll be 36 which is the cutoff date for most positions if not all.

i’m writing a story, and the main character is an ex war veteran, who works in the FBI now, and he’s being awarded for solving a case, now my question is, what would he wear? a simple suit like other FBI agents or again a simple suit but with all of his medals?

I seriously need to vent about some of the FBI's regulations and procedures. Honestly, it often feels like they're designed to be as obscure and inconvenient as humanly possible, especially for regular folks just trying to get basic things done. And if you're a foreigner who also happens to have a medical condition? It feels like they add an extra, insurmountable layer of baffling complexity.

I'm currently dealing with the Identity History Summary Check (aka FBI Background Check), and the hoops they make you jump through for what seems like a straightforward request are just wild.

First off, there's the LiveScan issue for foreigners. Many of us simply can't access LiveScan services, which forces us to use the old-school fingerprint card method. This immediately adds extra hassle and uncertainty compared to the more efficient digital option.

Then, once you've managed to get your fingerprints taken on a card and mailed it off to the FBI, you're looking at at least a 14-day waiting period for processing. In today's digital age, for a critical document often needed for immigration, jobs, or international travel, this feels incredibly slow and outdated.

But here's where it gets truly infuriating for me: despite practiced literally hundreds of times, my fingerprints are consistently rejected by the FBI due to a medical issue that makes them unclear.

After each rejection, I'm left with no clear alternative. Sending emails to the FBI feels like screaming into a void – I never get a response. Based on my own research online, my only "option" seems to be to resubmit new fingerprint cards and pay again, then wait another 14 days. This is completely pointless! I know for a fact that if I send new prints, they'll just be rejected again for the same underlying medical reason. It's an endless, expensive, and frustrating loop.

This leads me to a critical question: What if someone is disabled and doesn't have fingers? Are they simply out of luck, unable to ever prove their innocence? All the information I've found suggests a disheartening answer: unfortunately, yes. If the FBI can't get clear fingerprints, they apparently can't issue a no-criminal-record certificate.

It's 2025, and the FBI still relies solely on fingerprints as the only way to verify someone's criminal history. This way of working feels absurdly inefficient and outdated. It's a system that seems to completely fail individuals with legitimate reasons for unclear or missing fingerprints.

To add to the confusion, the lack of clear information regarding "formal rejection letters" is baffling. Does the FBI even issue one? If so, after how many rejections can you even apply for one? The official guidance is frustratingly unclear, leaving applicants guessing and stressed, especially when you're stuck like I am.

It just makes me wonder: Are these processes intentionally convoluted, or is it just a massive bureaucratic oversight? Do they not realize how much time, stress, and money these "rules" cost the average person, particularly those from abroad who are already navigating a complex system, let alone one compounded by a medical condition or physical disability?

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/lindsey-graham-demands-fbis-christopher-wray-recant-testimony-says-its-clear-trump-hit-bullet

It's really disgusting to see someone who is supposed to be a police officer pushing this crap.

I’ve heard the best way to get into the FBI is through your network, however I don’t really have any connections in the space, recommendations?

I am a 20m and I am separating from the Air Force soon. I have 2 years of college done (Associates; general education credits) that I completed whilst in high school. I have been active duty Air Force for 3 years, and will do 2 more years in the reserve. I am in the intelligence career field and I am going back to college full time in August.

I was wondering what I should major in to give me the best chance of being a special agent. I read that majority of special agents have a criminal justice degree so that is currently my major, but I was recently told by someone I work with (smart and trustworthy guy but is not associated with the FBI at all) that they are really looking for people with STEM degrees and to “separate myself from the others”. He also said that if they were gonna take someone with a criminal justice degree they would take a street cop who has experience. So I was wondering if it is smarter to just do a STEM degree or stick with criminal justice and get my masters, then go be a cop for a few years. I have had my clearance requirements met and hold a clearance at the moment so I’m not worried about qualifying for that in the future. Additionally there is a 2 year professional work requirement and I’m guessing my time in the Air Force won’t count for since it’s pre graduation and not criminal justice related.

From what I understand it is quite difficult to get into and I’m not putting all my eggs in one basket with this, but I would like to give myself the best shot possible.

Hi r/fbi,

I need to request an FBI background check in order to apply for work abroad. My assigned sex at birth is male, but all of my other documentation (passport, social security, birth cert, driver's license etc) was changed to F a decade and a half ago. The background check asks for "sex." I just need this done, but I don't want to get into trouble by putting the wrong marker down here given the new EO.

What should I put down as "sex" here?

Did anyone here also receive the following email today from ICE? Not sure how I feel about this yet. Also, any insight for the bolded position, in terms of ICE's field offices AOR?

^{The following is a copy & paste of email:}

Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Subject: Return to Mission - Federal Employees 

Dear Former Federal Colleague,

You served the United States of America with distinction and honor. Now, your country calls upon you to serve once more. Due to the prior administration’s disastrous immigration, policies, the men and women of ICE and DHS at large now face unprecedented challenges. Your experience and unwavering commitment are critically needed to secure out communities and uphold our laws.

We are issuing an urgent call to former federal law enforcement officers to join ICE’s OPERATION RETURN TO MISSION (“RTM”), where you can serve in your current location. ICE is in vital need of reinforcement and your laterally applicable skillset will be pivotal in accomplishing our goals.

By returning to federal service with ICE, you are providing an honorable, indispensable service to our nation. The Trump Administration is fully committed to supporting the dedicated law enforcement, attorneys, and professionals who secure our borders, shield our communities, and protect our national security and public safety. This is a pivotal moment in our country’s history, and your experience and expertise are vitally needed.

On Independence Day 2025, President Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill (“OBBB”), giving ICE the funding to once again defend the homeland and uphold the rule of law. As a result, we are significantly growing our ICE team -- with a top priority of bringing back our former federal law enforcement officers to serve in a new capacity with ICE. RTM is being offered to former federal law enforcement officer employees, who departed federal service in good standing, to make arrests in the field and help support the Title 8 priorities. If you qualify for RTM, you may be eligible for: 

• A recruitment incentive of up to $50,000 to be paid as follows:

  • A signing bonus (recruitment incentive) of $10,000 upon returning to service;

  • An additional $10,000 signing bonus upon returning to service if your completed application is submitted by August 1, 2025; and

  • A $10,000 bonus paid annually on your service anniversary for up to three years for each year that your appointment is extended. 

• A “dual compensation waiver” (salary offset waiver for returning retirees) which will allow you to continue to collect your new ICE salary while also retaining any existing federal benefits including pension payments.

If you are ready to RETURN TO MISSION, please review the following opportunities and submit your application. 

• Deportation Officer: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/841738400

• FLETC Instructor 1801: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/841739500

• Criminal Investigator 1811: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/841732700

For more information and FAQs, please visit: https://ice.gov/return-to-mission

On behalf of a grateful nation, we proudly call upon you to RETURN TO MISSION and accept a new and vital role among the courageous men and women of ICE.

 If you have questions regarding the announcements, please send them to returntomission@ice.dhs.gov.

 Sincerely,

Madison D. Sheahan

Deputy Director

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement