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The FBI is committed to finding justice for victims, focusing on our core strategy:
🔵Crush Violent Crime
🔵Defend the Homeland
🔵Rebuild Public Trust
🔵Fierce Organizational Accountability
And remaining true to our oath to uphold the US Constitution.
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Flying a drone in restricted airspaces, including FIFA World Cup events in Kansas City, is illegal and dangerous. Before flying a drone, always check airspace restrictions using FAA-approved B4UFLY apps or visit tfr.faa.gov.
If you see unsafe drone activity, report it to local law enforcement or call 1-800-CALL-FBI.
ALT A warning to check FAA approved apps to check airspace restrictions before you fly a drone.
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Tommie Earnest Giles was sentenced to 120 months in prison after traveling across state lines to have sex with who he thought was an underaged girl, but was really an undercover federal agent.
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ALT Quote from FBI Kansas City Special Agent in Charge: The unfortunate reality is predators exist within our communities. Operations like this one reflect the FBI's commitment to ensuring we identify those who exploit children and make sure these predators face justice. We will continue to work tirelessly with our law enforcement partners to protect children, pursue offenders, and keep our communities safe.
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The #FBI issued a PSA to warn the public of a scam involving threat actors spoofing the FIFA website to steal personal identifiable information.
The deceptive websites are designed to look like the official FIFA website. Spoofed websites mimic a legitimate URL by using minor spelling errors, alternative domains, and illegitimate subdomains.
Learn more about this scheme at ic3.gov/PSA/2026/PSA260527
ALT The text FBI Public Service Announcement over a gold background with the FBI seal
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Today, two former employees of the Wyandotte County District Court received prison sentences for using their positions in the accounting office to steal approximately $980,000 in taxpayer funds.
After the sentencing, an FBI Kansas City Assistant Special Agent in Charge spoke with Fox 4 KC to reiterate the FBI's commitment to thoroughly investigating and holding accountable those who exploit public office for personal enrichment.
Read more: justice.gov/usao-ks/pr/wyand…
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Since 1935, the FBI's Law Enforcement Bulletin has highlighted the work and experiences of the FBI and our law enforcement partners. This month, learn how agencies are preparing officers for interactions with persons with autism. Read more at leb.fbi.gov and follow @FBILEB for new topics each month.
ALT Close-up of a child holding an adults had, symbolizing support in interactions between law enforcement and individuals with autism.
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Since 1935, the FBI's Law Enforcement Bulletin has highlighted the work and experiences of the FBI and our law enforcement partners. This month, learn how day-to-day, unscripted interactions within the community can be one of the best tools to build trust.
Read more at leb.fbi.gov and follow @FBILEB for new topics each month.
ALT A police officer talks to an older man outdoors, with text about redefining strategic communication to build trust.
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Jeffrey T. Lyons was sentenced to 264 months in prison for clandestinely recording a minor under the age of 12 through a crack in a wall to produce child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
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The #FBI is committed to holding drug dealers and traffickers accountable for the damage they inflict on our communities. On this International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, we are focused on crushing violent crime and eradicating dangerous drugs from our streets. We urge you to help us by reporting any criminal activity you witness in your neighborhood. Contact us at 1-800-CALL-FBI or visit tips.fbi.gov to make a difference today.
ALT Blue and white capsules, a syringe, and white powder on a dark surface highlighting International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on June 26, 2026.
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Today, the FBI remembers Special Agent Jack R. Coler.
On June 26, 1975, Special Agents Jack R. Coler and Ronald A. Williams were killed while attempting to serve arrest warrants for robbery and assault with a dangerous weapon on the Oglala Sioux Indian Reservation in Pine Ridge, South Dakota. Four people were indicted for the murders of Special Agents Williams and Coler. The government dismissed its charges against James Theodore Eagle. Robert Eugene Robideau and Darrelle Dean Butler were acquitted by jury on July 16, 1976. The fourth person indicted for these murders, Leonard Peltier, was convicted and received two consecutive life sentences.
Special Agent Coler was born in January 1947 in Bakersfield, California. He graduated from California State College at Long Beach with a degree in Police Science. After working in the Los Angeles Police Department, he became a special agent in 1971. He reported to the Denver Field Office in 1972.
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Today, the FBI remembers Special Agent Ronald A Williams.
On June 26, 1975, Special Agents Jack R. Coler and Ronald A. Williams were killed while attempting to serve arrest warrants for robbery and assault with a dangerous weapon on the Oglala Sioux Indian Reservation in Pine Ridge, South Dakota. Four people were indicted for the murders of Special Agents Williams and Coler. The government dismissed its charges against James Theodore Eagle. Robert Eugene Robideau and Darrelle Dean Butler were acquitted by jury on July 16, 1976. The fourth person indicted for these murders, Leonard Peltier, was convicted and received two consecutive life sentences.
Special Agent Williams was born in July 1947 in Glendale, California. Several years after attending Glendale College and California State College at Los Angeles, he was appointed as a special agent in 1972. In 1973, Special Agent Williams transferred to the Minneapolis Field Office.
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The #FBI is warning the public of an emerging hospice fraud scheme that targets vulnerable Medicare recipients who are not in need of hospice services.
To protect yourself:
🔹Never give out Medicare or other insurance information to anyone who is not your doctor.
🔹Never accept incentives like gift cards or money in return for hospice services and be wary of too good to be true offers.
🔹Use Medicare's Hospice Compare site to look up provider ratings; avoid providers with low star ratings.
🔹Always review your explanation of benefits statements and Medicare Summary Notices for unknown providers and services.
To learn more visit ic3.gov/PSA/2026/PSA260603
ALT An FBI PSA regarding hospice fraud targeting Medicare receipients.
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The FBI remembers Special Agent John L. Bailey.
On June 25, 1990, Special Agent John L. Bailey was fatally wounded during an attempted robbery of a Las Vegas, Nevada, bank. Special Agent Bailey, who was serving a subpoena in the bank, heard a teller scream. The teller told Special Agent Bailey that the man who had just left her window had a gun and attempted to rob her. Special Agent Bailey drew his weapon, identified himself as an FBI agent, and ordered the bank robber to stop. As the man turned with a gun in his hand, Special Agent Bailey fired one shot, which struck the front glass door. The robber dropped his gun. Special Agent Bailey frisked the robber and placed him on a chair. However, Special Agent Bailey's attention was apparently diverted and the bank robber lunged at Special Agent Bailey, knocking the agent's gun out of his hand. The bank robber recovered his own weapon and shot Special Agent Bailey three times.
Special Agent Bailey was born in November 1942 in Massachusetts. He graduated from the University of Pittsburgh and served with the United States Marine Corps in Vietnam, during which he was decorated with two Bronze stars. In 1969, he entered on duty with the FBI and was eventually assigned to several field offices, including Louisville, New York, and Las Vegas.
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Wanting to Fly Your Drone at a World Cup event in KC? Think again. Flying your drone in restricted airspace is DANGEROUS and ILLEGAL.
The FBI is legally authorized to use counter-UAS capabilities to detect, assess, and mitigate unauthorized drone activity within restricted airspace, while preserving evidence for potential enforcement action. The FBI and our interagency partners will thoroughly investigate illegal drone activity to protect U.S. national security, promote safe air travel for the public, and protect individuals on the ground.
Before every flight, drone operators should check for active flight restrictions using an FAA-approved B4UFLY service provider. A list of approved providers offering free airspace awareness tools for desktop and mobile is available at faa.gov/uas/getting_started/….
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🚨FBI Kansas City is now on LinkedIn!🚨
Check us out at linkedin.com/company/fbi-kan… to stay connected with the work #FBI Kansas City is doing every day to protect our communities.
Follow our official LinkedIn page for information about:
🔹Career opportunities and postings
🔹Recruitment news and events
🔹Community engagement
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The #FBI is is issuing a warning to seniors about scammers who will try to trick them out of their hard earned money by sending couriers to come pick up cash.
The scammers claim to offer a business opportunity to "invest" in cryptocurrency. The scammers will then try to convince their victims to get cash to be retrieved by curriers. Once the currier is gone, so is the money.
Tips to protect yourself from this scam:
▪️Protect your personal information
▪️Do not continue with unsolicited communications with an unknown person
▪️Be suspicious of unsolicited communication
▪️Do not click on unsolicited pop-up messages on your computer
To learn more visit: ic3.gov/PSA/2026/PSA260615
ALT PSA regarding scammers using couriers to collect cash in cryptocurrency investment scams.
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The #FBI is warning the public about an identity theft scheme wherein criminals impersonate the owners of vacant property parcels and attempt to illegally sell the property parcels without the owner’s knowledge or consent.
Signs of this scam:
🔹Unusual communication methods
🔹Pressure to close quickly
🔹Inconsistent or missing information
🔹Suspicious payment requests
🔹Red flags in documentation
For more information visit: ic3.gov/PSA/2026/PSA260616
ALT Public service announcement on how to protect your property from illegal sales through parcel ownership impersonation.
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#FBI Kansas City celebrated the graduation of local law enforcement officials from the FBI's National Academy. Partnerships are a top priority for the FBI, and the National Academy is where our partners receive advanced training from FBI instructors to take back to the field.
Congratulations on this achievement and thank you for your continued partnership!
Don Shepard @PeculiarPolice
Jonathan Blake Talley- Air Force Security Forces Center Headquarters-McConnell AFB
ALT FBI Kansas City congratulates Don Shepard from the Peculiar Police Department for graduating from the National Academy.
ALT FBI Kansas City congratulates Jonathan Blake Talley from the Air Force Security Forces Center Headquarters- McConnell AFB on graduating from the National Academy.
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#FBI Kansas City celebrated the graduation of local law enforcement officials from the FBI's National Academy. Partnerships are a top priority for the FBI, and the National Academy is where our partners receive advanced training from FBI instructors to take back to the field.
Congratulations on this achievement and thank you for your continued partnership!
Edward Ochs- @GCPD
Michael Papasifakis- University of Central Missouri Department of Public Safety
Matthew Seichepine- @shawneeKSpolice
ALT FBI Kansas City congratulates Edward Ochs from the Garden City Police Department for graduating from National Academy.
ALT FBI Kansas City congratulates Michael Papasifakis from the University of Central Missouri Department of Public Safety for graduating from National Academy.
ALT FBI Kansas City congratulates Matthew Seichepine from the Shawnee Police Department for graduating from National Academy.
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The FBI's Kinetic Cyber Range in Huntsville, Alabama, resembles a small town. But despite its size, it plays a massive role in preparing the next generation of cyber investigators for real world situations and the real obstacles they will face in the field.
Learn more at fbi.gov/news/stories/inside-…
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Seeking Information: #FBI Kansas City is assisting the Missouri State Highway Patrol and the Cooper County Sheriff's Office in Missouri with the search for Hollis C. Vanleer, Jr. He is wanted for his alleged involvement in the robbery of the Isle of Capri Casino in Boonville, Missouri, on March, 25, 2026.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact the FBI's Kansas City Field Office at (816) 512-8200 or the Missouri State Highway
Patrol at (573) 751-1000. You can also submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov.
ALT A Law Enforcement Assistance poster from the FBI from Hollis C. Vanleer, Jr, who is wanted for his alleged involvement in the robbery of the Isle of Capri Casino.
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