Number: RL33033
Title: Intelligence Reform Implementation at the Federal Bureau of Investigation: Issues and Options for Congress
Authors: Alfred Cumming, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division; and Todd Masse, Domestic Social Policy Division 
Abstract: This report examines the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI's) intelligence program and its reform. While the report serves as an update of the FBI's efforts in these areas, a substantial part of its focus is on the implementation on the FBI's intelligence reform in the field. An important question is whether intelligence policy designed by senior level Intelligence Directorate personnel at FBI headquarters, with field input, has been accepted, adopted and implemented within the FBI's field structure. The report covers a number of issues of interest to Congress relating to how well the FBI is progressing with its reform efforts. The report also outlines the advantages and disadvantages of several congressional options to make further changes to the FBI's intelligence program.  Finally, a number of appendices concerning contextual issues surrounding FBI intelligence reform are provided.
Pages: 55
Date: August 16, 2005