The CIA: Relationship Between The FBI And The CIA

The overarching theme of this article is the relationship between the FBI and the CIA. Gorman addresses this issue and goes into vast detail why it appears there are some miscommunication between the two agencies. Both agencies have an inclination to prevent another terrorist attack happening within the United States, and to do so, both the FBI and CIA have to learn to communicate better(INSERT CITATION). Both agencies come from very diverse backgrounds. Hence is why the author kept referring to Mars for the FBI and Venus for the CIA. The FBI have been around far longer than the CIA. Domestic security is the main concern of the FBI. Many rules apply to the agents of the FBI in order for the citizens rights to be protected. There has to be probable cause in order for the FBI to have a case. All their evidence has to be legally obtained or pertain to the case, otherwise, it cannot be used in the court. Agents often testify about their cases, therefore they often will be heard speaking in the first person(INSERT). Typically, the FBI selects their agents from top law enforcement employees from each state or from the military. …show more content…
The CIA gathers information from reasonable suspicion than looking for facts. From the information they gather, they try to identify connections and patterns for help them solve their cases. Few rules apply to the CIA when they gather their information. Typically, the FBI’s actions are generally public, which contrasts the CIA’s actions which are seldom heard about. Officers in the CIA are very secretive, never give away their source of information, and do not welcome outsiders. Recruits for the CIA are mostly from an Ivy League and have an acquired skill that makes them a great asset for the