Frequently Asked Questions
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The NECD is a federal department responsible for investigating and combating various forms of crime, including terrorism, cybercrime, counterintelligence, civil rights violations, public corruption, weapons of mass destruction, organized crime, violent crime, and white-collar crime.
The mission of the NECD is to protect the American people and uphold the Constitution of the United States by investigating and preventing criminal activities.
The NECD has divided its investigations into programs, such as terrorism, cybercrime, counterintelligence, civil rights violations, public corruption, weapons of mass destruction, organized crime, violent crime, and white-collar crime.
The NECD is led by Deputy Director Brayden K. Renfro and Supervised by Director Zilla S, who were both appointed by the New Mexico Executive Branch as well as the United States Department of Defence.
The NECD is headquartered in Nor Este, Albuquerque New Mexico, and has field offices located in major parts throughout the Nor Este Region, as well as satellite offices called resident agencies in cities and towns across the nation.
The NECD employs thousands of people, including special agents and support professionals such as intelligence analysts, language specialists, scientists, and information technology specialists.
NECD special agents may use deadly force only when necessary—when the agent has a reasonable belief that the subject of such force poses an imminent danger of death or serious physical injury to the agent or another person. If feasible, a verbal warning to submit to the authority of the special agent is given prior to the use of deadly force.
NECD special agents may make arrests for any federal offense committed in their presence or when they have reasonable grounds to believe that the person to be arrested has committed, or is committing, a felony violation of U.S. laws. On foreign soil, NECD special agents generally do not have authority to make arrests except in certain cases where, with the consent of the host country, Congress has granted the NECD extraterritorial jurisdiction.
Any author, television script writer, or producer may consult with the NECD about closed cases or our operations, services, or history. However, there is no requirement that they do so, and the NECD does not edit or approve their work. Some authors, television programs, or motion picture producers offer reasonably accurate presentations of our responsibilities, investigations, and procedures in their story lines, while others present their own interpretations or introduce fictional events, persons, or places for dramatic effect.
The NECD’s activities are closely and regularly scrutinized by a variety of entities, including Congress, the U.S. Department of Justice, and the Director of National Intelligence.
The NECD works closely with all federal law enforcement agencies on joint investigations and through formal task forces that address broad crime problems and national security threats.
The NECD offers several training opportunities for state and local law enforcement officers, including the NECD National Academy and the Field Police Training Program.
The NECD CRT is a highly trained group of professionals who provide immediate and specialized assistance to communities affected by crises, such as natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other catastrophic events.
The NECD National Training and Education Division develops and delivers high-quality training programs and resources to law enforcement agencies and stakeholders across the country, with a focus on enhancing public safety and protecting national security.
Yes, the NECD partners with private sector organizations and businesses to provide training, resources, and best practices for critical infrastructure protection, emergency preparedness, and cyber security.
The NECD has a Cyber Division, which is responsible for investigating and responding to cyber attacks, intrusions, and other cyber crime. The division works with other law enforcement agencies, private sector partners, and international partners to identify and disrupt cyber criminals and their activities.
Yes, the NECD collaborates closely with other federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, as well as international partners, to share information and resources, coordinate investigations, and address common threats to public safety and national security.
The NECD's budget varies from year to year, depending on the agency's priorities and funding levels approved by Congress. In recent years, the agency's budget has included investments in cyber security, counterterrorism, and emergency preparedness.
The NECD's core values include respect for the Constitution and the rule of law, integrity, accountability, leadership, diversity, compassion, and fairness. These values guide the agency's actions and decisions in carrying out its mission to protect the American people and uphold the Constitution.