The
Police Executive Fellowship Program (PEFP) is a six-month program
which offers an opportunity for state, local, tribal, and campus
law enforcement executives to provide their expertise in areas
that will mutually improve information and intelligence sharing
within the law enforcement community.
The PEFP involves the selection of management-level law enforcement
officials to work at FBI Headquarters in Washington, D.C., to contribute
expertise and to provide a local perspective to national and international
law enforcement issues.
Some of the FBI components that participate in the program include
the Directorate of Intelligence, the Office of International Operations,
and the Criminal, Cyber, and Counterterrorism Divisions. Each fellow’s
skills and experience will be considered for placement in programs,
including but not limited to:
Counterterrorism Division (CTD)
The CTD prevents, disrupts, and defeats terrorist operations before
they occur; pursues the arrest and prosecution of those who have
conducted, aided, and abetted those engaged in terrorist attacks;
and provides crisis management following acts of terrorism against
U.S. interests.
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The National Joint Terrorism Task Force
(NJTTF) operates a multi-agency task force at FBI Headquarters consisting
of personnel from the
intelligence, law enforcement, defense, diplomatic, public
safety, and homeland security communities. The NJTTF serves as a
point
of fusion for multi-agency collaboration and effective sharing
of terrorism intelligence between the participating agencies
nationwide.
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The Terrorist Screening Center (TSC) operates a
24/7 call center to assist law enforcement and intelligence
agencies and other government
authorities. Operations specialists at the call center
work with callers to determine whether the person encountered
is a positive
or negative identity match to a known or appropriately
suspected terrorist watch listed by the TSC.
Directorate of Intelligence (DI) The Directorate of Intelligence has clear authority and responsibility
for all FBI intelligence functions, including information sharing
policy. The DI carries out its functions through embedded intelligence
elements at FBI Headquarters and in each field division.
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The Field Oversight Unit (FOU) is responsible for
the development, oversight, and administrative support of the Field
Intelligence
Groups (FIGs) in all 56 Field Offices. The FOU serves
as a coordinating mechanism between the field and the Directorate
of Intelligence
to ensure each FIG operates in accordance with the
approved Concepts of Operations governing the FBI’s Intelligence
Program. It establishes and maintains performance standards for field
office
intelligence operations and works with the Inspection
Division regarding inspection standards of review.
Criminal Justice Information Services Division (CJIS)
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Law Enforcement Online (LEO) is a 24/7 online, real-time,
controlled-access data repository. It provides a focal point for
electronic communication,
education, and information sharing for the law
enforcement, criminal justice, and public safety communities nationwide.
Office of International Operations (OIO)
OIO facilitates international law enforcement cooperation with
the International Criminal Police Organization
(INTERPOL) on
behalf of the U.S. Attorney General. INTERPOL facilitates cross-border
police cooperation and supports and assists all organizations,
authorities, and services whose mission is to prevent or combat
crime. The core functions of INTERPOL are to provide secure global
police communication services, operational data services and
databases for law enforcement, and operational police support
services.
Criminal Investigative Division (CID)
CID coordinates, manages, and directs investigative programs focused
on financial crime, violent crime, public corruption, violation
of individual civil rights, drug-related crime, and informant
matters associated with these investigative areas.
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The National Gang Intelligence Center (NGIC) provides
intelligence coverage regarding gang and gang-related activities.
The NGIC works
to support law enforcement agencies through timely
and accurate information sharing and strategic/tactical analysis
of federal,
state, and local law enforcement information
focusing on the growth, migration, criminal activity, and association
of gangs that pose
a significant threat to communities throughout
the United States.
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The MS-13 National Gang Task Force (NGTF) is a central,
intelligence-driven command structure established to coordinate and
support local MS-13
investigations into regional and national level
investigations and prosecutions, aiming to combat MS-13 members,
cliques, and
infrastructure.
PEFP Eligibility Criteria
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Candidate
must be a full-time, sworn officer of a duly constituted law
enforcement agency of a state, county, municipality, tribal,
or campus community (excluding elected
officials) having at least five years of substantially continuous
experience;
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Candidate must be nominated by the head of his/her
agency;
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Candidate holds the equivalent rank of lieutenant
or above;
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Candidate is of excellent character and enjoys a
reputation of professional integrity;
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Candidate agrees to undergo
a full background investigation
and a counterintelligence polygraph
examination;
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Candidate
agrees to remain in law enforcement
for
a minimum of
three years upon
completion of the Police Executive
Fellowship Program;
and
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Candidate's
agency must agree to continue
candidate's
salary
for the duration
of the six-month
temporary
duty
assignment.
PEFP Nomination Criteria
Candidate must submit a completed Police Executive Fellowship application
and a nomination form to the nearest FBI Field Office.
Executive Fellows Receive
Lodging, subsistence, and travel costs will be borne by the FBI.
The FBI will also afford each fellow three return trips home
to conduct personal business; a Top Secret security clearance;
and United States Marshals Service Special Deputation.
For Additional Information
Office of Law Enforcement Coordination
Federal Bureau of Investigation
U.S. Department of Justice
935 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20535
Telephone: 202-324-7126
Fax: 202-324-0920
E-Mail: OLEC@leo.gov
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