Discusses the function of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and presents facts about such topics as women and minorities in the Bureau and how to become an agent.

Compares and contrasts the FBI and CIA, two agencies whose primary objective is to protect American citizens and uphold the laws of the United States; covers the origins and history of each; and explores the failure to prevent the 9/11 terrorist attacks and changing roles of both.

Explores the history, responsibilities, and training of FBI agents, and describes various jobs within the FBI. Discusses the FBI's main areas of investigation. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and additional resources.

"Provides a comprehensive look at the careers available within the Federal Bureau of Investigation and how students can plan to become a part of the FBI"--Provided by publisher.

"Aldrich H. 'Rick' Ames was a 31-year veteran of the CIA. He was also a Russian spy. By the time Ames was arrested in 1994, he had betrayed the identities of dozens and caused the deaths of ten agents. The notorious KGB (and later the Russian intelligence service, SVR) paid him millions of dollars. Agent Leslie G. 'Les' Wiser, Jr. ran the FBI's Nightmover investigation tasked with uncovering a mole in the CIA. The team worked night and day to collect...

Explores the history, current status, and future of the Federal Bureau of Investigation; educational and other requirements for those entering this field; and various kinds of work performed by FBI agents.