The best way to ensure an FBI card and badge are legitimate is to contact an FBI field office and ask for verification of the agent's badge number and identity. To locate an FBI field office near you, consult an online directory or visit the FBI's website.
Do all FBI employees get a badge?
FBI special agents receive badges after they complete requisite training and have been administered the FBI oath of service. Not all FBI agents or personnel carry badges.
What credentials do you need to be an FBI agent?
- Be between 23 and 36 years of age.
- Hold a bachelor's degree.
- Have two years of full-time work experience, or one year plus a master's degree.
- Meet the special agent physical fitness requirements.
- Have a valid driver's license and at least six months of driving experience.
How big is an FBI badge?
US FBI BADGE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE BADGE full size 5.2cmX7. 3cm.
How do you know if an FBI badge is real?
Focus on the details of the agent's badge which will come in a billfold with the agent's identification card. An authentic FBI badge is small in size and gold in color. The badge should read “Federal Bureau of Investigation" in full at the top. If it is abbreviated to read "FBI," the badge is a fake.
Can you get a fake FBI badge?
“Criminal organizations could have used these badges for their illicit activity under the guise of federal agents. “Used nefariously, a fake badge can be a danger to the public and can harm the public's trust in law enforcement.”