FBI Weapons of Mass Destruction Directorate

Federal Bureau of Investigation
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Common name Federal Bureau of Investigation
Abbreviation FBI
Motto Fidelity, Bravery, Integrity
Agency overview
Formed July 26, 1908 (1908-07-26)
Employees 35,104[1] (October 31, 2014)
Annual budget US$8.3 billion (FY 2014)[1]
Jurisdictional structure
Federal agency
(Operations jurisdiction)		 United States
Operations jurisdiction United States
Legal jurisdiction As per operations jurisdiction
Governing body U.S. Department of Justice
Constituting instrument
General nature • Federal law enforcement
Headquarters J. Edgar Hoover Building
Northwest, Washington, D.C.

Sworn members 13,260 (October 31, 2014)[1]
Unsworn members 18,306 (October 31, 2014)[1]
Agency executives
Child agencies
Major units
Field offices 56 (List of FBI Field Offices)
Notables
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Programmes
Significant operation(s)
Website
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The Weapons of Mass Destruction Directorate (WMDD) is a division of the National Security Branch of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. WMDD addresses and investigates emerging threats the United States faces from the use of weapons of mass destruction. WMDD specifically consolidates all relevant FBI assets under one comprehensive program capable of detecting, deterring, and dismantling WMD programs. In the wake of the September 11, 2001 attacks, the Division's funding and manpower have significantly increased.

Leadership

The Weapons of Mass Destruction Directorate is headed by Assistant Director, who reports to the Executive Assistant Director of the FBI National Security Branch. The current Assistant Director is John G. Perren, who was appointed by FBI Director Robert Mueller on May 10, 2012.[2]

Organization

The Weapons of Mass Destruction Directorate has three sections:

  • Intelligence and Analysis Section
  • Countermeasures and Preparedness Section
  • Investigations and Operations Section

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Frequently Asked Questions". Federal Bureau of Investigation. Retrieved 2016-09-02.
  2. ↑ John G. Perren Named Assistant Director of Weapons of Mass Destruction Directorate, FBI National Press Office, 2012-05-10


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