Category: FBI

Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) State Crime News

CHICAGO—Special Agent in Charge Emmerson Buie, Jr., of the Chicago Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, announced today that the division will host a large-scale recruitment event on June 2, 2021. The 2021 Diversity Agent Recruitment (DAR) event is only the third of its kind in the Chicago area and—despite being hosted online in accordance with established safety measures—will feature extensive opportunities for participants to interact with FBI special agents and professional staff.

The DAR is an invitation-only information session designed to familiarize special agent applicants with the unique opportunities available at the FBI. Applicants will speak with a recruiter, participate in small-group sessions with seasoned agents, watch a physical fitness test demonstration, and learn tips to streamline the application process. Attendees will have the rare opportunity to engage in live Q&A sessions with many specialty teams they may know from their favorite television shows such as the Evidence Response Team, the SWAT team, intelligence teams, and more.

The FBI is looking to recruit approximately one thousand new special agents over the next year, and diversity remains a priority in all FBI recruitment efforts. FBI-Chicago invites members of ethnic and gender groups specifically underrepresented in policing to apply, though this event is open to applicants of all backgrounds. Attendees will have the chance to engage with male and female agents of color, seek answers to questions they might otherwise not have a chance to ask, and determine if joining the FBI family is the right choice for them.

Applicants for the Special Agent position must be between the ages of 23 and 36 years old, have 1 to 2 years of full-time work experience, and hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. No law enforcement or military experience is required, and applicants of all majors may apply. Applicants with backgrounds in foreign languages, STEM, accounting, and law are especially encouraged to attend the DAR.

To request an invitation to this event, interested parties can apply online to the Chicago DAR Talent Network at FBIJobs.gov. Attendance will be limited to guarantee personalized attention, so applicants should apply at their earliest convenience to secure an invitation.

Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) State Crime News

MIAMI—FBI Miami is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the whereabouts of mother and daughter Liliana and Daniella Moreno who went missing five years ago on May 30th, 2016.

At the time of their disappearance, Liliana was 41 years old and Daniella was eight years old. They have not been seen or heard from since. (see photo below)

Liliana and Daniella were last seen in or near the Home Depot store at 13895 West Okeechobee Road in Hialeah on May 30th, 2016.

Following their disappearance, a search of Liliana’s home in Doral, Florida, revealed indications that she planned to return such as the presence of a number of personal belongings and unfinished meal preparations.

Law enforcement has not ruled out foul play.

In addition to South Florida, the Moreno’s have ties to Colombia.

The FBI is supporting the Miami Dade Police Department and the Doral Police Department with its full range of capabilities.

Anyone with information as to the whereabouts of Liliana and Daniella, no matter how insignificant, is urged to contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI or submit a tip at tips.fbi.gov.

https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/kidnap/liliana-and-daniella-moreno.

Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) State Crime News

The FBI is seeking information from a bank robbery that took place today, May 10, 2021, at approximately 10:12 a.m. at a Chase Bank branch located at 3300 North University Drive, Sunrise, Florida.

A robber entered the bank and demanded money from a bank employee. There were no injuries. The amount of money taken, if any, will not be released at this time.

The FBI issues press releases for matters of public safety and/or requests for public assistance/information.

Anyone with information about this robbery or an FBI investigation is urged to call (754)703-2000.

Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) State Crime News

JACKSONVILLE, FL—Rachel L. Rojas, special agent in charge of the FBI Jacksonville Division, announces the selection of Gilberto “Gil” Balli as the assistant special agent in charge (ASAC) of the FBI Jacksonville Resident Agency (RA) branch. Mr. Balli will oversee all operations in seven FBI offices in Daytona Beach, Ocala, Gainesville, Tallahassee, Panama City, Fort Walton, and Pensacola. Mr. Balli is the first to hold the ASAC-RA position, which was developed, in part, to help strengthen partnerships with local, state, and federal law enforcement executives throughout the FBI Jacksonville Division’s 40-county territory.

Mr. Balli previously served as a supervisory special agent for the FBI Dallas Field Office where he oversaw violent gang matters. Prior to that role, Mr. Balli led investigations into terrorism matters, public corruption, violent crime, organized crime and drug trafficking, and provided guidance and support for FBI undercover operations nationwide. Mr. Balli brings more than 24 years of law enforcement experience to the ASAC position, having first served as a Customs and Border Protection border patrol agent before joining the FBI in 1998. He has since held positions at FBI Omaha, FBI Dallas, and in the Counterterrorism Division at FBI headquarters, as well as served as assistant legal attaché (ALAT) in Bogota, Colombia, where he managed FBI equities in Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

“I am excited and honored to have the privilege of serving my country in this new role,” said ASAC Balli. “After more than two decades of government service, I remain steadfast in my commitment to upholding the U.S. Constitution and protecting the rights of all Americans. We have a lot of work ahead of us, but I am more committed than ever to working side-by-side with our law enforcement and community partners to protect the communities of North Florida.”

Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) State Crime News

The FBI Washington Field Office joins the observance of National Missing Children’s Day every year on May 25th, but we work every day to help bring missing children home to their families.

An unfortunate reality is that thousands of children are reported missing each year. The FBI works with our law enforcement partners, both domestically and internationally, to recover child victims as quickly as possible and help apprehend those responsible for taking them. Our Child Abduction Rapid Deployment (CARD) teams, made up of specially trained and experienced FBI personnel, provide immediate, on-the-ground assistance to state and local law enforcement in cases of child abductions and disappearances. The FBI also works closely with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and contributes to international task forces that investigate crimes against children.

The FBI Washington Field Office’s Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force, composed of federal, state, and local law enforcement partners from Northern Virginia and the District of Columbia, is charged with investigating child abductions, as well as child exploitation and human trafficking.

“The FBI works daily with our law enforcement and private sector partners to locate missing children and juveniles,” said Supervisory Special Agent Barbara Smith. “Every minute counts when a child is lost or missing and it’s our goal to find these children as soon as possible so that they are not left alone to be exploited and preyed upon by criminals. Children are our most vulnerable population, and we are dedicated to assisting our law enforcement partners and locating missing children, as well as investigating some of the most egregious crimes against children.”

Because time is critical when a child is lost or missing, the FBI created the FBI Child ID App to help parents keep their children’s information readily available. The free app provides a convenient place to electronically store photos and vital information about your children on your smartphone. Users can show the pictures and provide physical identifiers to security or police officers on the spot if a child is missing or lost and can also quickly and easily email the information to authorities. The app also includes tips on keeping children safe, as well as specific guidance on what to do in those first few crucial hours after a child goes missing.

Sadly, not every missing child is found. Information regarding missing children from across the country can be found on our website. If you have any information regarding one of these missing children, please call the FBI Washington Field Office at (202) 278-2000, or submit tips to 1-800-CALL-FBI or online at tips.fbi.gov. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) also maintains a 24-hour hotline at 1-800-THE-LOST.

RESOURCES

FBI Child ID App

Kidnappings and Missing Persons

FBI Violent Crimes Against Children Program

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

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