FBI Counterterrorism Division

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Director: Robert S. Mueller III
Federal Bureau of Investigation
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Department: Justice
Divisions:
FBI Academy FBI Laboratory Criminal Justice Information Services
Major units:
Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) Critical Incident Response Group (CIRG) Counterterrorism Division (CTD) Law Enforcement Bulletin Unit (LEBU) Hostage Rescue Team (HRT) Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) National Security Branch (NSB)
Lists:
List of FBI Directors List of FBI Field Offices
Programs:
Notable operations COINTELPRO Crime statistics NIBRS Uniform Crime Reports Most wanted FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitives FBI Most Wanted Terrorists
Key people:
W. Mark Felt Joseph L. Gormley
Miscellaneous:
FBI portrayal in the media
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The FBI Counterterrorism Division (CTD) is the division of the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation that deals with terrorist threats inside the United States. It also provides information on terrorists outside the country and tracks known terrorists worldwide. In the wake of the September 11, 2001 attacks, the FBI Counterterrorism Division has received huge amounts of funding and manpower.