On this episode of our podcast, we’ll explain how and why Homeland Security Task Forces came to be. We’ll also define their unique tasking and explain why their work is vital to crushing violent crime and protecting the homeland from the threat of terrorism. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/podcasts.

This episode is part of "Your FBI: Crushing Violent Crime," a campaign highlighting the people, partners, and mission of Your FBI and our ongoing work to dismantle violent crime and keep our communities safe. You can also visit fbi.gov/news to discover additional stories, podcasts, videos, and blog posts about the Bureau's efforts to combat violent crime and protect the American people.

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On this episode of the Inside the FBI Podcast, we'll share the story behind Operation Summer Heat, a nationwide initiative that aimed to get the worst of the worst violent offenders off American streets and to seize illegal weapons and drugs flowing through our communities, with the ultimate goal of restoring safety to neighborhoods across the United States. We'll also hear FBI Director Kash Patel speak to the significance of this landmark operation.

This episode is part of "Your FBI: Crushing Violent Crime," a campaign highlighting the people, partners, and mission of Your FBI and our ongoing work to dismantle violent crime and keep our communities safe.

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On this episode of the Inside the FBI Podcast, we’ll discuss the results of Operation Restore Justice—a first-of-its-kind effort—and its significance in our long-term fight to protect children from the threat of violent crime. This episode is part of "Your FBI: Crushing Violent Crime," a campaign highlighting the people, partners, and mission of Your FBI and our ongoing work to dismantle violent crime and keep our communities safe. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/podcasts.

You can visit fbi.gov/vcac to learn more about how the FBI investigates violent crime against children, and the various initiatives, tools, and partnerships that the Bureau uses in the fight to protect kids from this threat.

If you suspect that a child is being abused, contact your state and local law enforcement agencies, followed by the FBI at the local field office level. You can visit fbi.gov/fieldoffices to locate your nearest FBI field office and view their contact information. You can also contact the FBI online at tips.fbi.gov.

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