Other Locations

As the FBI has grown, some Headquarters functions have moved to other locations. The Criminal Justice Information Services Division is located in Clarksburg, West Virginia. The Laboratory Division, Operational Technology Division, and FBI Academy are located in Quantico, Virginia. Other specialized facilities, such as high-tech computer forensics centers, are at various locations across the country.

The Work of Headquarters

The executives, special agents, and professional staff who work at our national headquarters in Washington direct, organize, and coordinate FBI activities around the world. That includes:

• Setting the priorities and policies for the Bureau;
• Ensuring centralization and coordination at the highest levels;
• Helping lead the fight against terrorism by serving as a hub for intelligence and information;
• Providing operational and administrative support to field divisions and overseas offices; and
• Taking the lead within the FBI during times of national crisis or emergency, directing major case and operations.