Domestic Terrorism (DT)

The FBI is responsible for countering and investigating terrorist acts inside the United States and against U.S. interests abroad. The FBI defines terrorism as the unlawful use of force or violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government, its civilian population, or any segment thereof, in furtherance of political or social objectives. International Terrorism is generally considered to be foreign based, directed or supported, while domestic terrorism is conducted by U.S. citizens without such foreign influence.

Another important aspect of the FBI's Counterterrorism Program is the Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) subprogram. In this capacity, the Memphis Division is responsible for carrying out the FBI's lead federal agency role in response to attacks or threats of attack using nuclear, biological, or chemical weapons within its territory.