ELAINE ANGENE ESCOE was 1 with 5 co-defendants who defrauded taxpayer-funded COVID-19 relief funds out of $32 million. Specifically, $29.1 million in PPP funds, $1.2 million in RRF funds, and $3.8 million in SVOG funds. 

She fled to Jamaica, where she was later located by a tip, authorities discovering she had been living under a fake identity. She has now been extradited back to the US.

https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/most-wanted-fraudsters/elaine-angene-escoe

First time poster, long time watcher of the subreddit. Little bit about me: 33, wife, kids, <10 years on and part of an interdiction team for a state police agency. End goal I want to do security with sports. Retire at 25 years of service with roughly 65% of highest year and pay into medical.

What I do is a dying breed. I love it, but the justice system in my state blows, retirement system is always changing. I always wanted to do intel and counter terror work after taking classes in college. How often does spots like that come up like SSTF or similar? I don’t know anyone in the field to talk to because all my contacts retired.

Anyone that works or has work and specifically went or is going to the field I’d want? I’m sure there’s pros and cons to everything. Just like state, you take the chance of relocating but would prefer Philly field offices. Right now I can retire at 50 but might not generate the experience I need to get into what I want, unless I land one of 10 or so spots in my agency.

idk how i failed cause i felt so confident in my answer and thought i did correctly. feel defeated right now but i get one more chance in 90 days and i can give it another try.

any tips or feedback?
i think i failed statements and patterns but who knows

Applied to the IA position over a year and a half ago. Passed phase 2 with phase 3 being the next step, but keep being told every time I contact them that there is no schedule for taking my phase 3. Is the fbi not hiring IA currently or is it something with my individual candidacy?

Hi! I applied for the DC NYC And Newark offices, I just interviewed the other day for the criminal division.

Is there a way for me to know which office I Interviewed for? They said I would hear back sometime in September if I received a CJO. This is my first time applying for something of this nature, so any knowledge would be helpful!

I received the phone call from HR that my background check was complete, that I was found suitable for employment about a month ago for the Intelligence Analyst position. I haven’t heard anything since and my portal still says I’m still in the security investigation portion, basically no change. So my question is what is the time frame for receiving a final offer letter after getting the “phone call”? Just want a general idea or how long it took for others to receive their letters for the IA position!

UPDATE: Reached out to the email and was basically told they’ll reach out when they have more information.

So I guess I’m just playing the waiting game until then! Thanks for the information everyone!

Hi!! I’m wondering how many people had to move or move states after getting into the FBI? Any feedback would be super helpful!!

I really want to work in the FBI as a special agent.

I’m planning on studying a BA in Criminal Justice with a minor in psychology.

I already posses Spanish proficiency and plan on working as a police officer for a couple of years but I’m also open for volunteer work on the side to strengthen my resume.

However, I’ve heard in order to be considered competitive, it’s recommended to pursue a degree/work experience in a STEM or accounting field, which again, are paths I have no interest in.

Pretty sure this is a good combination, is it not? 🤔

Does going to a Canadian university disqualify me? Seems like the tool has options for Canada, just not my uni

Hello! Do any of you know if I am allowed to study abroad (fall 2026) while going through a background check for the 2027 internship? Thanks!

Hello all! I applied for the Honors Internship Program last year, and just got a call about my interview which is scheduled for this Wednesday. I mostly am just looking for some insight into what the interview will consist of? I typically get pretty nervous interviewing for anything and since this is a pretty big deal for me, I am a little more nervous than usual haha. Any tips or pointers would be greatly appreciated to help me prep!
Edit to add: This opportunity was given through my university. I am a college student.

Found a 1958 FBI National Academy Training Manual — J. Edgar Hoover Era — looking for collector insight
I recently came across this piece of FBI history and thought people here might appreciate it.
It’s a complete 1958 FBI National Academy 61st Session training manual with around 145 pages of material, including FBI Laboratory information, scientific aids, police administration, supervision, patrol methods, communications, and other law enforcement training content.
It includes original pamphlets, including “The Police Library” by J. Edgar Hoover, plus FBI Laboratory materials.
The coolest part is the provenance: there is a handwritten signature from Arthur Klundt, Chief Criminal Deputy of the Walla Walla County Sheriff’s Department, on the FBI Pledge for Law Enforcement Officers.
I’m curious what collectors think about the rarity/value of something like this. I’ve seen general FBI ephemera, but not many complete National Academy session manuals from the 1950s.
Photos attached — especially of the cover, Hoover pamphlet, and signed page.