The Weapons of Mass Destruction Directorate (WMDD) is a division of the National Security Branch of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. WMDD addresses and investigates emerging threats the United States faces from the use of weapons of mass destruction. WMDD specifically consolidates all relevant FBI assets under one comprehensive program capable of detecting, deterring, and dismantling WMD programs. In the wake of the September 11, 2001 attacks, the Division's funding and manpower have significantly increased.
| Weapons of Mass Destruction Directorate | |
|---|---|
 Seal of the Weapons of Mass Destruction Directorate | |
| Active | July 2006 – present[1] (18 years) |
| Country | United States |
| Agency | Federal Bureau of Investigation |
| Part of | National Security Branch |
| Headquarters | J. Edgar Hoover Building Washington, D.C. |
| Abbreviation | WMDD |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | John Morales (acting)[2] |
Leadership
editThe Weapons of Mass Destruction Directorate is headed by assistant director, who reports to the executive assistant director of the FBI National Security Branch. The current assistant director is Brian Boetig, who was appointed by FBI Director Christopher A. Wray on August 14, 2018.[3] Previously, John G. Perren, who was appointed by then FBI Director Robert Mueller on May 10, 2012,[4] held the position.
Organization
editThe Weapons of Mass Destruction Directorate has three sections:
- Intelligence and Analysis Section
- Countermeasures and Preparedness Section
- Investigations and Operations Section
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "WMD History". Federal Bureau of Investigation. August 29, 2010. Retrieved August 16, 2022.
- ^ "Leadership & Structure". Federal Bureau of Investigation. Retrieved August 16, 2022.
- ^ FBI Announces Executive Appointments, FBI National Press Office, 2018-11-14
- ^ John G. Perren Named Assistant Director of Weapons of Mass Destruction Directorate, FBI National Press Office, 2012-05-10
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