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;
• Taking
the lead within the FBI during times of national
crisis or emergency,
directing
major cases and operations.
Visiting FBI Headquarters
Our headquarters is located at 935 Pennsylvania Avenue
between 9th and 10th Streets in northwest Washington,
D.C. The closest
Metro subway stops are Federal Triangle on the Orange/Blue
lines, Gallery Place/Chinatown and Metro Center on
the Red line, and Archives/Navy Memorial on the Yellow
and Green
lines. Sorry, our Headquarters
Tour is currently closed,
pending renovations.
History of FBI Headquarters
Our headquarters has been at this location since
the mid-1970s. Learn more on
our History
of FBI Headquarters page.
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