FBI Counterintelligence Division


The Counterintelligence Division is a division of the National Security Branch of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The division protects the United States against foreign intelligence operations and espionage. It accomplishes its mission of hunting spies and preventing espionage through the use of investigation and interaction with local law enforcement and other members of the United States Intelligence Community. In the wake of the September 11, 2001 attacks, the division's funding and manpower have significantly increased.

Leadership

The Counterintelligence Division is headed by an assistant director, who reports to the executive assistant director of the FBI National Security Branch.
The current NSB EAD is John Brown, who has been leading the NSB since February 25, 2020. FBI Director Christopher A. Wray appointed Brown EAD.
On December 21, 2015 FBI Director James B. Comey named E. W. Priestap, also known as Bill Priestap, assistant director of the Counterintelligence Division. Mr. Priestap most recently was deputy assistant director of the Intelligence Operations Branch in the Directorate of Intelligence at FBIHQ.
On February 19, 2019, FBI Director Christopher A. Wray named John Brown assistant director of the FBI Counterintelligence Division.
On April 24, 2020, FBI Director Christopher A. Wray named Alan E. Kohler Jr. assistant director of the FBI Counterintelligence Division.

Organization

The Counterintelligence Division has three branches, each headed by a Deputy Assistant Director:
Each branch oversees various sections, each headed by a Section Chief. Some sections include: