On this episode of the Inside the FBI Podcast, we’ll explain how and why Homeland Security Task Forces came to be. We’ll also define their unique tasking and explain why their work is vital to crushing violent crime and protecting the homeland from the threat of terrorism. This episode is part of "Your FBI: Crushing Violent Crime," a campaign highlighting the people, partners, and mission of Your FBI and our ongoing work to dismantle violent crime and keep our communities safe. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/podcasts. You can also visit fbi.gov/news to discover additional stories, podcasts, videos, and blog posts about the Bureau's efforts to combat violent crime and protect the American people.

On this episode of the Inside the FBI Podcast, we'll share the story behind Operation Summer Heat, a nationwide initiative that aimed to get the worst of the worst violent offenders off American streets and to seize illegal weapons and drugs flowing through our communities, with the ultimate goal of restoring safety to neighborhoods across the United States. We'll also hear FBI Director Kash Patel speak to the significance of this landmark operation. This episode is part of "Your FBI: Crushing Violent Crime," a campaign highlighting the people, partners, and mission of Your FBI and our ongoing work to dismantle violent crime and keep our communities safe. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/podcasts. You can also visit fbi.gov/news to discover additional stories, podcasts, videos, and blog posts about the Bureau's efforts to combat violent crime and protect the American people.

On this episode of the Inside the FBI Podcast, we’ll discuss the results of Operation Restore Justice—a first-of-its-kind effort—and its significance in our long-term fight to protect children from the threat of violent crime. This episode is part of "Your FBI: Crushing Violent Crime," a campaign highlighting the people, partners, and mission of Your FBI and our ongoing work to dismantle violent crime and keep our communities safe. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/podcasts.

You can visit fbi.gov/vcac to learn more about how the FBI investigates violent crime against children, and the various initiatives, tools, and partnerships that the Bureau uses in the fight to protect kids from this threat.

If you suspect that a child is being abused, contact your state and local law enforcement agencies, followed by the FBI at the local field office level. You can visit fbi.gov/fieldoffices to locate your nearest FBI field office and view their contact information. You can also contact the FBI online at tips.fbi.gov.

Finally, you can visit fbi.gov/news to discover additional stories, podcasts, videos, and blog posts about the Bureau's efforts to combat violent crime and protect the American people.

On this episode of the Inside the FBI Podcast, we’ll learn how the National Academy program equips law enforcement leaders to strive for personal and professional excellence and foster interagency collaboration in the quest to ensure justice the world over. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit https://www.fbi.gov/news/podcasts.

Members of the law enforcement and intelligence communities can visit https://le.fbi.gov/training to learn more about the National Academy and other training opportunities and seminars that the Bureau offers to our partners.

They can also visit https://leb.fbi.gov to read the Law Enforcement Bulletin, a publication produced by the FBI Training Division for readers throughout the law enforcement community.

On this episode of Inside the FBI Podcast, learn about new artifacts that've been added to The FBI Experience's 9/11 exhibit and hear a retired agent share stories behind them. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/news/podcasts. To learn more about The FBI Experience, including how to book your visit and explore new videos and other online resources, check out our updated website at fbi.gov/thefbiexperience. Please note that visitors, including small groups, must schedule tours through their U.S. senators and representatives. Schools can schedule tours by sending an email to [email protected]. Tour reservations are required, and bookings must be made at least one month in advance of the visit.

On this episode of the Inside the FBI Podcast, we'll learn about FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitive Giovanni Vicente Mosquera Serrano, a leader of Tren de Aragua, a transnational gang involved in drug trafficking, human trafficking, weapons trafficking, and violent crime in the U.S. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/news/podcasts. The U.S. Department of State's Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program is offering a reward of up to $3 million for information leading to his arrest and/or conviction. You can visit fbi.gov/topten to learn more about Mosquera Serrano. If you have any information about him, please contact your local FBI office or the nearest American Embassy or Consulate. You can also call the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324), submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov, or contact the FBI via WhatsApp at 571-379-3951. WhatsApp is neither a government-operated nor a government-controlled platform.

On this My Mission episode of the Inside the FBI Podcast, we’ll meet Justin Labrecque, an Air Force veteran and current Air National Guardsman who leverages his military skillset to support Bureau operations across the globe. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/news/podcasts. You can also visit fbi.gov/tactics to learn more about the FBI's Critical Incident Response Group. Finally, you can visit fbi.gov/mymission to hear other FBI personnel discuss how they uniquely support the FBI mission and what inspired them to join the Bureau's ranks.

On this episode of the Inside the FBI Podcast, learn about former Olympian and current FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitive Ryan James Wedding. The Canadian national is wanted for allegedly running a transnational criminal organization that put thousands of kilograms of narcotics on our streets—and for allegedly orchestrating multiple murders related to these drug crimes.  For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/news/podcasts. The U.S. Department of State is offering a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to Wedding's arrest and/or conviction. You can visit fbi.gov/topten to learn more about him. If you have any information on Wedding’s whereabouts, please contact the FBI via WhatsApp, Signal, or Telegram—which are neither government-operated, nor government-controlled, platforms—at +1-424-495-0614. You can also contact your local FBI office or the nearest American Embassy or Consulate, or submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov.

On this episode of our podcast, we’ll learn about the FBI's crisis response canines, who—along with their expert handlers—are specially trained to support victims of violent crimes and mass violence incidents. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/news/podcasts. You can also visit fbi.gov/victims to learn more about how the FBI's Victim Services Division informs, supports, and assists victims in navigating the aftermath of crime and the criminal justice process with dignity and resilience.

On this episode of the Inside the FBI Podcast, learn how you can help find Palak Patel’s alleged killer, Ten Most Wanted Fugitive Bhadreshkumar Chetanbhai Patel. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/news/podcasts. The FBI is offering a reward of up to $250,000 to anyone who can provide information leading to Bhadreshkumar Patel's arrest. You can learn more about him and view surveillance footage from the case at fbi.gov/topten. To share any information or to submit a tip, please contact your local FBI office or the nearest American Embassy or Consulate or call the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324). You can also submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov.