FBI FBI Investigation Procedures and Techniques

Question 1

What is the FBI's primary case management system used to track investigations and evidence?

Accepted Answer

Sentinel

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CODIS

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NCIC

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ViCAP

Question 2

In an FBI undercover operation, what is an 'undercover employee' (UCE)?

Accepted Answer

An FBI special agent who assumes a covert identity to gather evidence

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A civilian informant paid by the FBI

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A foreign asset providing intelligence

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A cooperating witness who wears a wire

Question 3

What is the purpose of the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Units (BAU)?

Accepted Answer

Providing criminal investigative analysis and profiling support to law enforcement

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Training new agents in behavioral psychology

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Managing undercover agent selection

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Evaluating agent performance reviews

Question 4

When the FBI opens a preliminary investigation, how long may it remain open before requiring supervisory approval to continue?

Accepted Answer

6 months

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30 days

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1 year

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2 years

Question 5

What is a 'confidential human source' (CHS) in FBI terminology?

Accepted Answer

A person who provides information to the FBI while concealing their identity from subjects

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An anonymous tip line caller

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An encrypted FBI database

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A classified FBI laboratory analysis

Question 6

What is 'parallel construction' as it relates to FBI investigations?

Accepted Answer

Recreating an investigative trail using legally obtained evidence to avoid revealing classified sources

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Building simultaneous cases in multiple jurisdictions

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Conducting two undercover operations simultaneously

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Interviewing witnesses in parallel to prevent collusion