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Director Mueller on a recent trip to Afghanistan. |
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Message
from Director Mueller: Why a new FBI?
After the tragic terrorist attacks of September
11, 2001, it was clear the FBI needed to change
from an agency primarily focused on bringing criminals
to justice to one whose primary focus is the prevention
of future attacks. This new approach required new
leadership, a new organizational structure, new
priorities, new technologies, and a new FBI mindset.
Making these changes in a short period of time
has not been easy. But the extraordinary men and
women of the FBI have shown great strength, flexibility,
and enthusiasm.
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Today's FBI is not defined
by boxes on an organizational chart, but by
new ways of doing business-greater collaboration
with our partners in law enforcement, less
bureaucratic red tape, and more accountability
at every level. At the same time, we have held
onto the standards of excellence that have
made the FBI the preeminent law enforcement
agency worldwide.
Today's FBI is better positioned to prevent future attacks, to protect
America's critical infrastructure, and to hunt down criminals who prey
on our citizens. We are still changing, and our new flexibility will
ensure that the FBI stays on top of current and future threats well into
the 21st century.
-Robert
S. Mueller, III |
