America's Book of Secrets - Season 1 - Eps 7: The FBI
It is America's most powerful police force--made up of an elite team of Special Agents secretly patrolling the nation--and the world. While its patriotic mission is public knowledge, the FBI's tactics are classified. We'll go undercover to reveal the secret training, special operations and state-of-the-art tools used in today's 21st century crime fighting. How far can the FBI go to prevent crime and protect Americans? What are ghost agents, and how are they used for undercover surveillance? Who is the most notorious double agent? How has the internet changed the way the FBI works? While its global reach and sophisticated technology helps keep America safe, the FBI's greatest strength is its ability to keep its crime fighting tactics secret...until now.
About America's Book of Secrets
Title: America's Book of Secrets
First Air Date: 2012-01-21
Last Air Date: 2021-07-20
Status: Ended
Rating: 7.6/10 (from 14 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 4
Total Episodes: 43
Network: History
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: Prometheus Pictures
Synopsis
Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of the most legendary monuments and powerful organizations in the United States? America’s Book of Secrets lifts the veil of mystery, giving you unparalleled access to historical narratives and insider information previously hidden from the public. Through in-depth research and exclusive channels, this series delves into a variety of familiar but enigmatic American institutions, from the FBI and the Pentagon to Fort Knox and Area 51. Go beyond the locked doors and security checkpoints of government agencies, famous landmarks and stealthy societies to glimpse the hidden worlds you were never intended to see.
Cast
Lance Reddick
Host
Barry Aird
Narrator (voice)
Jonathan Adams
Narrator (voice)
