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Publisher: Federal Bureau of Investigation Freedom of Information Act: Alcatraz Escape 
 Over 1,700 pages of digitized FBI documents concerning the 1962 escape from Alcatraz Prison by Frank Lee Morris, John William Anglin, and Clarence Anglin. From the Freedom of Information Act site, Federal Bureau of Investigation. http://foia.fbi.gov/foiaindex/alcatraz.htm Topics: Government, Government, Notable People Last updated Aug 9, 2004 Financial Crimes Report to the Public
"This report addresses the various priorities of the FBI in financial crimes and the FBI's efforts to combat them. Each section provides an overview, statistical accomplishments, and successful investigations for the identified crime problem. Where appropriate, each section also provides ways in which the public can protect themselves from being victimized." From the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). http://www.fbi.gov/publications/financial/fcs_report052005/fcs_report052005.htm Topics: Corruption & Fraud, Crime, Statistics Last updated Jul 26, 2005 The FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives
Official information from the FBI about its ten most wanted fugitives. Profiles of the fugitives include photos, descriptions, aliases, and reward details. Some profiles available in languages other than English. http://www.fbi.gov/wanted/topten/fugitives/fugitives.htm Topics: Crime, Notable People, Social Issues Last updated Mar 22, 2006 Hairs, Fibers, Crime, and Evidence
Article from 2000 about "the identification and comparison of trace evidence" in investigating and prosecuting violent crimes. Topics include hair (anatomy and growth, animal hair, determination of the body area from which a hair originated and the racial group associated with the hair), fiber (natural, man-made, and transfer), and how this type of evidence is collected and handled. From the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Trace Evidence Unit. http://www.fbi.gov/hq/lab/fsc/backissu/july2000/deedrick.htm Topics: Crime, Health & Medical Disciplines, Mysteries and More Last updated Jun 6, 2006 Handbook of Forensic Services
The FBI describes the process by which forensic examinations are conducted at the FBI Laboratory. It includes a description of the procedures used for crime scene search and safety, evidence examination, and the packaging and shipping of evidence to the lab. Opens directly into a large PDF file. http://www.fbi.gov/hq/lab/handbook/forensics.pdf Topics: Crime, Health & Medical Disciplines, Mysteries and More Last updated Jul 8, 2009 Art Theft Program [FBI]
"The illicit trade in art and cultural artifacts is a major category of international crime. This includes theft of individual works of art, illegal export of objects protected by international laws, and pillaging of archaeological sites." This site provides an overview of U.S. legislation on art theft, an international list of stolen art registered with the FBI, and links to related sites. From the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). http://www.fbi.gov/hq/cid/arttheft/arttheft.htm Topics: Art, Crime Last updated Aug 25, 2004 FBI Freedom of Information Act Electronic Reading Room
This Web site contains selected documents from the FBI Reading Room made available by the Freedom of Information Act. The digitized documents are organized alphabetically and by the categories of: famous persons, historical interest, espionage, violent crime, gangster era, and unusual phenomena. The Adobe Acrobat Reader is needed to view these PDF documents. This site also links to the FOIA and related documents at the Department of Justice (also available only in PDF). http://foia.fbi.gov/room.htm Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Crime Last updated Mar 16, 2003 Freedom of Information Act: John Steinbeck
Nearly 100 pages of digitized FBI documents on the author John Steinbeck, "never the subject of an FBI investigation, [although] his name came to the FBI's attention on several occasions during the 1940's as a result of his association with communist front groups." Unfortunately, the first several pages, and some others, are difficult or impossible to read. From the Freedom of Information Act site, Federal Bureau of Investigation. http://foia.fbi.gov/foiaindex/steinbeck.htm Topics: Government, Government Last updated Aug 9, 2004 History of the FBI
A history of the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) from its origins in 1908 through the present. Provided by the FBI. http://www.fbi.gov/libref/historic/history/historymain.htm Topics: Government, National Security Last updated Oct 7, 2002 Freedom of Information Act: John Lennon
Digitized FBI documents from an "investigation conducted when the FBI learned that John Lennon contributed $75,000 to a group planning to disrupt the Republican National Convention in 1972." From the Freedom of Information Act site, Federal Bureau of Investigation. http://foia.fbi.gov/foiaindex/lennon.htm Topics: Government, Government Last updated Dec 11, 2005 Freedom of Information Act: Unidentified Flying Objects
Sixteen hundred pages of digitized FBI documents concerning UFOs at this Freedom of Information Act site, Federal Bureau of Investigation. http://foia.fbi.gov/foiaindex/ufo.htm Topics: Science, Science, Technology Last updated Aug 9, 2004 Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
The site is filled with facts, statistics, photographs of fugitives, FAQs, and functions of the FBI, "the principal investigative arm of the United States Department of Justice," founded on July 26, 1908. FBI for Kids focuses on information for youngsters, parents, and teachers. Other useful information on field offices, phone numbers, and current newsworthy happenings is available. http://www.fbi.gov/ Topics: Government, National Security Last updated Feb 18, 2002 Hate Crime Statistics 2004
"Published annually since 1992, Hate Crime Statistics is the byproduct of the joint effort between the FBI and the law enforcement agencies that identify and report hate crimes." This site chronicles thousands of "criminal incidents that law enforcement agencies reported -- as motivated by a bias against a race, religion, disability, ethnicity, or sexual orientation." From the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). http://www.fbi.gov/ucr/hc2004/openpage.htm Topics: Crime Last updated Nov 30, 2005 Fingerprint Identification: An Overview
Information about the use of fingerprint identification in criminal justice applications. "Taking Legible Fingerprints" discusses fingerprint pattern and impression types, fingerprinting equipment, steps for fingerprinting, and special situations (such as amputations and bandaged fingers). Also includes a fingerprinting overview and material about the FBI's fingerprint training program. From the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Criminal Justice Information Services Division (CJIS). http://www.fbi.gov/hq/cjisd/ident.htm Topics: Crime Last updated Jan 3, 2006 FBI History: Famous Cases
Information about bank robberies, gangsters, kidnappings, espionage, and other famous Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) cases. Covers people (such as Al Capone, Bonnie and Clyde, and John Dillinger) and specific cases (such as the Brinks robbery, Charles Ross kidnapping, Lindbergh kidnapping, and the "Atom Spy" case). From the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). http://www.fbi.gov/libref/historic/famcases/famcases.htm Topics: Crime, Government Last updated Jan 3, 2006 FBI Working Dogs
This colorful, child-friendly site describes working dogs used by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to locate chemical explosives, detect drugs, perform search and rescue operations, and provide services for the disabled. Include profiles and images of some of the FBI dogs. From the FBI website for children. http://www.fbi.gov/kids/dogs/doghome.htm Topics: Government, Mammals Last updated Feb 1, 2006 Famous Cases: Iva Toguri d’Aquino and "Tokyo Rose"
Background about Iva Toguri d'Aquino, who died in September 2006 and was most identified with "Tokyo Rose," a "fabricated name given by soldiers to a series of American-speaking women who made propaganda broadcasts" in the South Pacific during World War II. Includes a description of her early life (she was born in Los Angeles and graduated from UCLA) and of her presidential pardon in 1977. From the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). http://www.fbi.gov/libref/historic/famcases/rose/rose.htm Topics: Crime, World War II Last updated Oct 16, 2006 Rewards for Justice
Describes rewards offered by the U.S. government "for information that prevents or favorably resolves acts of international terrorism against U.S. persons or property." Includes profiles of people who are currently wanted, news about rewards that have been paid, pages for specific campaigns, and a tip form. Most information is available in several languages in addition to English. From the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Diplomatic Security and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). http://www.rewardsforjustice.net Topics: Crime, Terrorism Last updated Jul 11, 2006 Handwriting, Typewriting, Shoeprints, and Tire Treads: FBI Laboratory's Questioned Documents Unit
This 2001 article describes how personnel in the Questioned Documents Unit (QDU) of the FBI perform examinations of material. Includes illustrated discussions of physical examinations (often of paper surfaces), comparison examinations (of handwriting and typewriting), and shoeprint and tire tread examinations. Includes details about specific cases. From the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) journal Forensic Science Communications. http://www.fbi.gov/hq/lab/fsc/backissu/april2001/held.htm Topics: Crime Last updated Feb 12, 2007 Federal Bureau of Investigation: Albert Einstein
Collection of 1,427 pages of documents relating to "an investigation ... conducted by the FBI regarding the famous physicist [Albert Einstein] because of his affiliation with the Communist Party. Einstein was a member, sponsor, or affiliated with thirty-four communist fronts between 1937 and 1954. He also served as honorary chairman for three communist organizations." From the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). http://foia.fbi.gov/foiaindex/einstein.htm Topics: Notable People, Political Parties & Theories Last updated Mar 5, 2007 Freedom of Information Act: Kent State University
Over a thousand pages of digitized documents pertaining to the "violent events at Kent State University, Kent, Ohio" during the May 4, 1970, student demonstrations against the Vietnam War. From the Freedom of Information Act site, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). http://foia.fbi.gov/foiaindex/kentstat.htm Topics: Activism, United States History, Wars & Conflicts Last updated Apr 30, 2007 Cesar Chavez and United Farm Workers
Collection of over 2000 pages of digitized documents related to Cesar Chavez, "Founder and Director of the National Farm Workers Association, later known as the United Farm Workers Organizing Committee. The FBI investigated Mr. Chavez and his organization based on allegations in 1965 that he and others within the organization had communist affiliations." From the Freedom of Information Act site, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). http://foia.fbi.gov/foiaindex/chavez.htm Topics: Agriculture, Labor, Notable People Last updated May 10, 2007 Freedom of Information Act: Jesse James
Digitized FBI documents concerning a man claiming (in 1932) to be Jesse James, the outlaw who "along with his brother Frank James, formed a gang and in the early years were known for the banks and trains they robbed," and who was shot in the back in 1882. Includes correspondence, news clippings, and related material. From the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Note: these large PDF files may take a while to load. http://foia.fbi.gov/foiaindex/jessejames.htm Topics: Crime Last updated Aug 29, 2007 Federal Bureau of Investigation: Organized Crime
Background and updates about organized crime, with an overview of the FBI's organized crime program, news and issues, details about specific investigations, and a brief glossary. Includes material about Italian organized crime (Sicilian Mafia, Camorra or Neapolitan Mafia, 'Ndrangheta or Calabrian Mafia, Sacra Corona Unita or United Sacred Crown, and American La Cosa Nostra), Eurasian organized crime, Asian and African criminal enterprises, and sports bribery. From the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). http://www.fbi.gov/hq/cid/orgcrime/ocshome.htm Topics: Crime Last updated Nov 16, 2007 Weather Underground Organization (Weathermen)
More than 400 pages of a summary prepared in 1976 "which described the activities of the Weather Underground Organization, also known as Weathermen. This organization described itself as a revolutionary organization of communist men and women." Document is divided into six downloadable files. From the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) website. http://foia.fbi.gov/foiaindex/weather.htm Topics: Activism, Political Parties & Theories Last updated Apr 30, 2008 Federal Bureau of Investigation: Project Blue Book
"This small file relates to an Air Force program [Project Blue Book] for the investigation of Unidentified Flying Objects. The Secretary of the Air Force discontinued this program in 1969." From the Freedom of Information Act site, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). http://foia.fbi.gov/foiaindex/bluebook.htm Topics: Science, U.S. Military Last updated May 29, 2008 FBI: Mortgage Fraud
Compilation of material on mortgage fraud in the U.S., including background, news, statistics, and recent cases and field investigations. Includes stories on topics such as house-stealing scams, subprime loans, and "'Operation Malicious Mortgage,' a massive multiagency takedown [in 2008] of mortgage fraud schemes involving more than 400 defendants nationwide." From the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). http://www.fbi.gov/hq/mortgage_fraud.htm Topics: Housing Last updated Jun 23, 2008 Amerithrax Investigation
Investigative documents concerning "what became the worst biological attacks in U.S. history," when "[s]oon after the terrorist attacks of 9/11/01, letters laced with anthrax began appearing in the U.S. mail." Includes archived press releases, forensic analysis, statements, and related material. From the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). http://www.fbi.gov/anthrax/amerithraxlinks.htm Topics: Infectious Diseases, Terrorism Last updated Aug 4, 2008 New E-Scams & Warnings
This page lists alerts about scams and other warnings concerning malicious software (malware), viruses, phishing, e-mail schemes, threat and extortion e-mail messages, and more. Includes an option to get e-mail alerts when new warnings are posted on the page. From the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). http://www.fbi.gov/cyberinvest/escams.htm Topics: Computers, Internet Last updated Aug 5, 2008 Federal Bureau of Investigation: Cyber Investigations
Website for this Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) division whose initiatives center on computer intrusions, online sexual predators and child pornography, anti-piracy and intellectual property rights, and organized crime involving Internet fraud. Provides background about the organization, alerts and other consumer publications, instructions for filing a complaint about an Internet crime, and news about cases. This site offers email updates and RSS feeds. From the FBI. http://www.fbi.gov/cyberinvest/cyberhome.htm Topics: Crime Last updated Sep 22, 2008 Common Fraud Schemes
This consumer publication describes common fraud schemes such as telemarketing fraud, Nigerian letter or "419" fraud, impersonation and identity fraud, advance fee schemes, health insurance fraud, and investment-related scams such as Ponzi and pyramid schemes. Includes tips for avoiding the specific schemes, and links to alerts about Internet scams and fraud targeting seniors. From the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). http://www.fbi.gov/majcases/fraud/fraudschemes.htm Topics: Corruption & Fraud Last updated Jan 19, 2009 Hurricane Katrina/Rita Information
This page compiles news and announcements on Hurricane Katrina and Rita topics of concern to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Includes many announcements of fraud indictments (still ongoing in 2009), alerts about schemes and frauds (such as fake charity websites and email solicitations), and related material. From the FBI. http://www.fbi.gov/katrina.htm Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Weather Last updated Apr 27, 2009 Terrorist Screening Center
Background about the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Terrorist Screening Center (TSC), which "maintains the U.S. government's consolidated Terrorist Watchlist -- a single database of identifying information about those known or reasonably suspected of being involved in terrorist activity." Includes a FAQ about the terrorist database, fact sheets, congressional testimony, press releases, and links to notices for wanted terrorists. From the FBI. http://www.fbi.gov/terrorinfo/counterrorism/tsc.htm Topics: Terrorism Last updated May 11, 2009 |
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