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Civil
Rights Violations The
mission of the FBI Birmingham Civil Rights program is to conduct
investigations of allegations regarding violations of applicable Federal laws
which protect the civil rights of citizens and inhabitants of the United States.
Any attempted or actual curtailment of Constitutional or Federally protected rights
possessed by citizens and inhabitants of the United States falls within the jurisdiction
of the FBI. Investigations are conducted under guidelines established in cooperation
with the Civil Rights Division, Department of Justice. Cyber
Crime The
FBI Birmingham Cyber Crime squad investigates computer intrusions,
attacks on computer systems and networks, data loss or data manipulations, Internet
website defacements, Internet fraud and crimes against children. This squad is
also responsible for the forensic examination and analysis of computers and computer
systems.
Individuals/companies who are victims of Internet fraud are encouraged to report
all Internet fraud incidents to the Internet Fraud Complaint Center (IFCC) at
www.ifccfbi.gov.
The IFCC then forwards each report to the respective FBI Field Office for
investigative action, if warranted. Even if no investigative action is taken on
an incident, all of the reports are maintained by the IFCC in its database and
all separate reports regarding one individual can later be compiled and utilized
in future investigations.
The FBI Birmingham Cyber Crime Squad is also very active in the local InfraGard
chapter.  InfraGard
is a partnership between private industry and the U.S. Government (represented
by the FBI), and was developed to encourage the exchange of information by the
government and private sectors. Each InfraGard chapter has representatives from
the FBI, private industry, the academic community and the public sector. Through
direct contact with the private sector infrastructure owners and operators, information
regarding cyber intrusions, exploited vulnerabilities, and infrastructure threats
is shared. The Birmingham Chapter of InfraGard website is www.birmingham-infragard.org.
The
Birmingham Cyber Crime Squad also aggressively investigates sexual exploitation/crimes
against children over the Internet. Top
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Terrorism The
FBI Birmingham squad handles both criminal acts of terrorism investigations
and sensitive intelligence investigations regarding domestic and international
terrorism. A variety of resources are employed in an effort to prevent catastrophic
terrorist events from occurring. Additionally, liaison at the local, state and
national levels, and throughout the international arena, ensures these efforts
are coordinated.  The
North Alabama Joint Terrorism Force's (NAJTTF) mission is to prevent,
detect, deter and investigate attacks perpetrated by domestic and international
terrorists in the Northern District of Alabama. Founded in 2002, the NAJTTF investigates
the activities of both international and domestic terrorist organizations. The
NAJTTF also investigates all criminal activities, including the acquisition and
garnishment of funds, weapons, explosives, false identifications and other means
undertaken by terrorists to function.
Additionally,
the NAJTTF works with all local, state and federal agencies, as well as the private
sector, to establish appropriate responses to terrorist attacks. The NAJTTF trains
and exercises with local community first responders to ensure that all agencies
are prepared to respond to an incident involving weapons of mass destruction.
The NAJTTF's membership
is comprised of personnel from the FBI, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department,
the Hoover Police Department, the Bessemer Police Department, the University of
Alabama at Birmingham Police Department, the Huntsville Police Department, the
Alabama Bureau of Investigation, the Alabama State Alcoholic Beverage Control
Board, the United States Secret Service, the United States Customs Service, the
Internal Revenue Service, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, and the
902nd Intelligence Group. Top
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Drug
Crime The
FBI Birmingham Drug Crime program investigates drug trafficking of both a domestic
and international nature, the laundering of illegal proceeds from drug trafficking,
and acts of violence associated with drug trafficking. Foreign
Counterintelligence The
FBI Birmingham Foreign Counterintelligence mission is to collect, analyze, and
utilize information to identify and neutralize the activities of foreign powers
and their agents that could adversely affect U.S. national security through counterintelligence,
counter terrorism, and security countermeasures. Top
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Crime The
Fugitive task force identifies and investigates violent fugitives.
Fugitives wanted for murder, sexual assault, robbery, drug violations, and other
crimes of violence are given the highest priority. Agents
assigned to work Property Crimes investigate the interstate transportation
of stolen property by organized groups who perpetrate the theft and international
trafficking of high-value merchandise, including art, jewelry, and motor vehicles.
The
FBI Birmingham investigates Bank Robbery with local law enforcement
agencies. Top
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Collar Crime The
FBI Birmingham White Collar Crime program is divided into the following investigative
areas: Economic
Crime investigations, which involve telemarketing fraud, securities and
commodities fraud, and investment fraud. Financial
Institution Fraud investigations, which involve federal crimes against
financial institutions and money laundering. These types of fraud include check
kiting schemes, bank embezzlement, counterfeit check schemes, wire transfer frauds,
loan frauds, and the bribery of bank officials. Governmental
Fraud investigations which involve cases of fraud against the government,
environmental crime, bankruptcy fraud, and antitrust matters.
Healthcare Fraud investigations, which involve fraud perpetrated
against Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance companies. These types of fraud
include illegal kickbacks, billing for services not rendered, and filing false
claims.
Public
Corruption investigations, which involve the corruption of federal, state
and local public officials, including the corruption of law enforcement officers,
judiciary and executive department employees, and corrupt administrators and other
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