FOREIGN LIAISON LEGAL ATTACHES PROGRAM The Legal Attaches Program is designed to provide a continuing and prompt exchange of information and assistance with foreign law enforcement and other agencies in order to insure that the responsibilities of the FBI are met. The FBI will assist cooperative foreign agencies with their legitimate and lawful investigative interests in the United States. For over 35 years the FBI has maintained posts abroad known as legal attache offices. There are currently 13 posts covering more than 80 countries, enabling the FBI'S 59 field offices and Headquarters to receive a constant and prompt exchange of criminal and other information. Legal attaches develop and maintain close liaison with relevant and duly authorized law enforcement and other agencies of the countries covered to insure that the FBI's statutory investigative responsibilities are met in a timely and professional manner. Prior to assigning FBI personnel to foreign countries, the concurrence of the United States Ambassador and the Foreign ministry of the host government must be obtained. The United States Department of State provides office space and other administrative support for the program on a reimbursable basis. EXHIBIT NO. 10 U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI Foreign Liaison Operations The FBI maintains liaison posts abroad in 13 countries. These offices function in a liaison capacity in TOKYO 2 1 INVESTIGATIVE PROGRAMS THE FBI'S PRINCIPAL BUDGET ACTIVITY IS CRIMINAL, SECURITY, AND OTHER INVESTIGATIONS. THIS BUDGET ACTIVITY INCLUDES RESOURCES FOR MANAGING AND COORDINATING FIELD INVESTIGATIONS AND RESOURCES FOR ALL FIELD INVESTIGATIVE OPERATIONS. FIELD OFFICES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL INVESTIGATIONS, INCLUDING THE NATIONAL PRIORITY LAW ENFORCEMENT AREAS OF ORGANIZED CRIME, WHITE-COLLAR CRIME, FOREIGN COUNTERINTELLIGENCE, AND TERRORISM. THIS BUDGET ACTIVITY WILL REQUIRE 15,796 POSITIONS AND $975,471,000 IN 1988 TO EFFECTIVELY CARRY OUT THE FBI'S INVESTIGATIVE MISSION. PROGRAM INCREASES ARE BEING REQUESTED IN THE AREAS OF: ORGANIZED CRIME, TO FOCUS ON THE LA COSA NOSTRA'S CRIMINAL CONTROL AND DOMINATION OF FOUR MAJOR NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL UNIONS; ORGANIZED CRIME DRUG ENFORCEMENT, TO ENHANCE COOPERATIVE EFFORTS AGAINST DRUG TRAFFICKING ENTERPRISES; AND WHITE-COLLAR CRIME, TO ADDRESS A GROWING NUMBER OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PROCUREMENT FRAUD AND BANK FAILURE FRAUD CASES, AMONG OTHERS. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS SHOW AGENT WORK-YEAR USE IN MAJOR INVESTIGATIVE PROGRAMS DURING 1986 AND DESCRIBE ACTIVITIES WITHIN THESE AREAS. EXHIBIT NO. 12 |