Key Takeaways Understand the difference between **SWAT** and the **Hostage Rescue Team (HRT)**: SWAT agents are regional and carry a regular investigative workload in addition to their team duties. In contrast, HRT is a full-time national unit based in Quantico that...
Key Takeaways Understand “Extra Territorial Jurisdiction”: The FBI operates overtly (not covertly) overseas when three conditions are met: American citizens are killed, significant U.S. property is destroyed, and the host government invites the Bureau to...
FBI Special Agent Training: Key Takeaways Academics and Legal Foundation: Trainees (New Agent Trainees or NATs) spend over 800 hours in the classroom. The focus is heavily on Federal Law, Investigative Ethics, and Behavioral Science. Unlike local academies, there is a...
What FBI Agents Do: Key Takeaways National Security as a Priority: A massive portion of an agent’s workload is dedicated to **Counterterrorism and Counterintelligence**. This involves identifying and neutralizing threats from foreign intelligence services and...
Key Takeaways Meet the strict core eligibility requirements: you must be a U.S. citizen between ages 23 and 36, hold a bachelor’s degree, and possess at least two years of professional work experience. Prepare for the multi-phase Special Agent Selection System...
