The Federal Bureau of Investigation's Supplementary Investigative Support (FBIS) is a dedicated unit within the Department of Justice's Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) responsible for providing additional assistance, support, and resources to ongoing investigations. FBIS offers specialized expertise and assistance to FBI field offices, task forces, and other law enforcement agencies at all levels of government.
This unit focuses on enhancing investigations primarily related to terrorism, major crimes, cybercrime, financial fraud, organized crime, and civil rights violations. FBIS personnel are highly trained professionals with diverse backgrounds, including law enforcement, intelligence, legal, and technical expertise. They may possess specialized skills that contribute to evidence collection, analysis, surveillance, intelligence analysis, or undercover operations, among others.
FBIS personnel collaborate with various departments within the FBI, such as the Laboratory Division, Operational Technology Division, and the Office of Public Affairs, to provide comprehensive support during investigations. They may also liaise with external organizations, such as other federal agencies, state and local law enforcement agencies, intelligence agencies, and international partners, to facilitate information sharing, joint operations, and task force collaboration.
The FBIS's mission involves ensuring that investigations are conducted efficiently and effectively, while leveraging the diverse talents of its workforce. Its goal is to further the FBI's commitment to protecting the United States and its citizens from threats and criminal activities through the provision of enhanced investigative support to domestic and international operations.
