National Counterintelligence Task Force
Strengthening the mission through collaboration
The National Counterintelligence Task Force (NCITF) coordinates and enables a whole-of-government approach to counterintelligence by bringing together federal, state, and local partners to coordinate, facilitate, and focus domestic counterintelligence efforts. The NCITF leverages the full capabilities, unique authorities and expertise of each partner agency, including many non-traditional partners from Non-Title 50 agencies.
This approach connects national counterintelligence strategy to field operations, enables the rapid mobilization and coordination of the interagency on emerging issues, and provides a singular coordinating entity with representation from all agencies to streamline information sharing.
The NCITF was established in 2019 to unify interagency leaders on counterintelligence matters and enable interagency teams in the field offices to work together in the fight against hostile foreign intelligence threats.
Investigative and operational activity remains under the purview of the FBI Counterintelligence Task Forces (CITF) located in each FBI field office. The CITFs are led by an FBI CITF supervisor who works with FBI Headquarters to support national strategic counterintelligence goals and obtain interagency support for local counterintelligence operations.
How to get involved
Connect with your local FBI field office’s Counterintelligence Task Force to learn more about partnership opportunities for your agency.
If you suspect your agency has been targeted by foreign adversaries, or have information regarding a national security threat, call 1-800-CALL-FBI, file a report at tips.fbi.gov or the Internet Crime Complaint Center, and/or contact your local FBI field office.
Today, over 100 agencies are embedded within the counterintelligence task forces around the country, safeguarding U.S. national security from foreign intelligence threats and activities through a whole-of-government approach.
The mission of the FBI Counterintelligence and Espionage Division is to neutralize hostile intelligence activities targeting the United States.
Under Executive Order 12333, the FBI holds primary responsibility for safeguarding national and economic security, as well as enforcing the rule of law, making it the lead U.S. government agency in counterintelligence. However, one of our most powerful assets in combating these threats is our collaborative partnerships.
To stay ahead of current and emerging threats to national security, it is crucial that we work together. As the counterintelligence landscape continues to evolve, it is important that we reinforce and expand our strategic partnerships with state and local law enforcement, as well as the private sector.
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