On Monday, October 19, Special Agent in Charge Brett Skiles joined the U.S. Secret Service and our local, state, and federal partners to discuss preparedness efforts for the G20 Leaders’ Summit this December. The safety of our residents, visitors, and businesses remains our top priority. As part of our mission to defend the homeland, your FBI is working diligently to help ensure a safe and secure event.

On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, Special Agent in Charge Brett Skiles attended the Miami-Dade County Association of Chiefs of Police dinner, highlighting the FBI’s strong partnership with local law enforcement. Collaboration remains key to confronting emerging threats, strengthening public safety, and protecting our communities. Pictured left to right: Special Agent in Charge Brett D. Skiles; Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Chief Rita Rodriguez; U.S. Marshal Priscilla Perez Lopez; Coral Gables Chief of Police Ed Hudak; Hialeah Chief of Police George Fuente, Special Agent in Charge of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Michael Stein; and Florida Highway Patrol Major Ellery Collado

Welcome to Week 2 of our four-part series highlighting the FBI’s Resident Agency Branches! Assistant Special Agent in Charge Dave Clancy takes us to the FBI’s Homestead Resident Agency Branch, where he highlights our strong partnership with Homestead Chief of Police Mario Napp and visits the Homestead-Miami Speedway. Through collaboration with our local law enforcement partners and community stakeholders, the FBI works to strengthen relationships, address evolving threats, and protect South Florida. From Homestead to the Florida Keys, we’re working together to defend the homeland. @HomesteadPD @MKnappDade

On Friday, October 2, 2026, FBI Miami Counterterrorism Branch hosted a Delegation from Argentina along with FBI Buenos Aires Legal Attaché (Legat) Michael Nader. Ten senior representatives from @MinSeguridad_Ar, @SIDE_Argentina, @FiscalesGobAr, @MinJusticia_AR visited the Miami area on an FBI-led Counterterrorism Bureau-funded strategic interchange. The group met with FBI Miami Executive Management, including Assistant Special Agent in Charge Kurt Taves and Senior Supervisory Intelligence Analyst Kwame Lewis, as well as leadership within the FBI Miami Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF), Major Roberto Irizarry of the Miami Dade Sheriff's Office Homeland Security Bureau/South Florida Fusion Center, and representatives of the Broward County Real Time Crime Center. @miamidadesheriffsoffice The visit focused on building partnerships, interagency cooperation, information sharing and collaboration, and crisis management at the local, state, and federal levels.

Today, Former Miami Congressman David Rivera was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for his role in a secret $50 million lobbying campaign. This case demonstrates the FBI’s commitment to working alongside our law enforcement and federal partners to protect our nation, uphold the rule of law, and defend the homeland.

Strong partnerships make our communities safer. On Thursday, October 1, Special Agent in Charge Brett Skiles and Assistant Special Agent in Charge Christopher Caldwell met with Broward Sheriff Dr. Gregory Tony at the Research, Development and Training Center to strengthen our partnership and discuss the importance of fitness and wellness for law enforcement professionals. It was an honor to visit the center and reaffirm our shared commitment to collaboration, training, and service.

On Tuesday, September 29, 2026, we held the Cleared Chief’s Briefing, one of the key ways FBI Miami strengthens situational awareness and communication among partner agencies. During these meetings, FBI Miami discusses a broad range of topics while reinforcing our commitment to rebuilding public trust and deepening partnerships across the community.

On Tuesday, September 29, 2026, Special Agent in Charge Brett Skiles was invited by the Executive Board of the Lauderdale Yacht Club to brief members on the FBI’s mission and the Bureau’s investigative priorities. Assistant Special Agents in Charge Kurt Taves and Amir Bayati accompanied Mr. Skiles and provided remarks on the field office’s counterterrorism and counterintelligence posture. The engagement also reinforced our continued commitment to rebuilding public trust.

On Tuesday, September 15, 2026, FBI Agents prevented fraud fugitive Wesler Jean Baptiste from departing Fort Lauderdale International Airport on a flight to Haiti. After receiving a time sensitive notification, FBI Airport Liaison Agents coordinated with CBP, leading to Baptiste’s seamless arrest at the airport. This swift action reflects our continued commitment to rebuilding the public’s trust through accountability and rapid response.

Today, Special Agent in Charge Brett Skiles presented Dr. Yelena Revere, founder of EDCO Goes, with the FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award. This honor recognizes EDCO Goes for its impactful mentoring, coaching, and academic support for high school students pursuing higher education. Each year, the Director’s Community Leadership Awards recognizes leaders from around the country who have demonstrated outstanding contributions to their local communities through service. The FBI is grateful for the work of each of these individuals and organizations. Learn more: fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/…

Celebrating dedicated leadership and service! Special Agent in Charge Brett Skiles recently presented Chairman Ken Parkerson of the Gold Coast Chapter of the Society of Former Special Agents of the FBI with a certificate of appreciation in honor of his retirement. We are deeply grateful for the unwavering support Chairman Parkerson and the Gold Coast Chapter have provided over the years. Please join us in wishing Mr. Parkerson the very best in his well‑deserved retirement!

On September 18, 2026, FBI Miami’s Recruiting Team hosted an event to introduce prospective applicants to career opportunities within the Bureau and highlight our ongoing efforts to rebuild public trust.

On September 18, 2026, FBI Miami’s Recruiting Team hosted an event to introduce prospective applicants to career opportunities within the Bureau and highlight our ongoing efforts to rebuild public trust.

The FBI reiterates its warning to the public regarding ongoing widespread fraud schemes in which scammers impersonate US and foreign law enforcement or government officials to extort money or personally identifiable information (PII) from victims. Lear more about how the scam works: ic3.gov/PSA/2026/PSA260917.

One mission. Unified partnerships. No borders to justice. On September 20, 2026, 18 defendants connected to the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse were transported from Haiti to the United States. This operation demonstrates FBI Miami’s reach in our extraterritorial area of responsibility and strong partnership with domestic and international law enforcement agencies working together across borders to pursue justice.

On Thursday, September 17, 2026, the Miami Dade Sheriff’s Office hosted members of the Peruvian National Police—along with Special Agent Justin Teliford—in recognition of their invaluable support in two major cases handled by their Cold Case Unit. With the participation of the Peruvian National Police and Special Agent Teliford, assigned to the FBI’s Peru office, this visit exemplified the strong spirit of collaboration that drives our shared mission. We are deeply grateful for their partnership, which continues to strengthen international ties and supports our commitment to rebuilding public trust through unified, transparent investigative efforts.

On September 17, 2026, the FBI National Academy Class 299 graduated at Quantico. FBI Miami extends its congratulations to Major Perry Beckford of the Hollywood Police Department, Lieutenant Roberto Valdes of the Miami Police Department, Lieutenant Martin Santiago of the Key Biscayne Police Department, Assistant Chief Seymour Council III of the Plantation Police Department, Major Jennie Hoff of the Coral Gables Police Department, and Lieutenant Colonel Christopher De Giovanni of the Broward Sheriff’s Office. Their accomplishment reflects a continued commitment to advancing knowledge and strengthening collaboration across our law enforcement community.

September 17, 1787: 39 delegates signed the United States Constitution and built the foundation of what would become the greatest country in the world. Today, this FBI is proud of our mission to uphold the Constitution and protect the American people every day. Learn more at fbi.gov/about/mission

Today, corrections officers from the Federal Bureau of Prisons visited the Miami Field Office for an overview of the FBI’s investigative mission and the wide range of career opportunities within the Bureau. During the tour, officers learned that the FBI offers more than 400 diverse career paths across the organization.

From 2024 to 2025, violent crime dropped 9.7% nationwide—the largest year to year decrease since the FBI began tracking estimates in 1936—and the murder rate fell nearly 20%. Florida followed this trend with a nearly 5% reduction in violent crime and a 19% drop in murders. Special Agent in Charge Brett Skiles briefed the FBI National Academy Alumni Florida Chapter on these historic declines, underscoring the Bureau’s continued focus on combating violent crime during a recent membership luncheon.