Should the FBI be disbanded ?

[MikeyCNY]

I think there are a lot of agencies that need to be either downsized or combined.

Do we really need a separate ATF, DEA, FBI, Homeland Security, etc..

I think some (most) of them could be consolidated and whittled down to reduce waste...


.... but this is the government we're talking about..

 

[FrankenCub]

The FBI can go the way of the Dodo bird. There are many Sheriff Departments that can take over the tasks of the FBI and the Sheriff is an elected official. If he doesn't perform up to standards we can boot his ass. Can't say the same about the FBI. FBI has more resources? Give those recourses to the Sheriff's Department.
ATF should be a chain store, disband them as well.

 

[MikeyCNY]

The FBI can go the way of the Dodo bird. There are many Sheriff Departments that can take over the tasks of the FBI and the Sheriff is an elected official. If he doesn't perform up to standards we can boot his ass. Can't say the same about the FBI. FBI has more resources? Give those recourses to the Sheriff's Department.
ATF should be a chain store, disband them as well.

While I don't agree with disbanding the FBI totally (I do think they perform a necessary investigative service), they do need more oversight and less bloat. Is it time to make the Director an elected position? I'm not sure I agree with that idea either, as it would politicize it even more.

I do agree about the ATF... Alcohol and Tobacco can be covered by the FDA (same with DEA); Firearms (and explosives) can be covered by... I dunno, either a new closely-watched department or roll into FBI.

Also get rid of the extra "SWAT"-style teams the various agencies have - Federal Agency SWAT Teams - Why So Many? — RKBA Blog - A Second Amendment Blog

If there is an enforcement that requires armed encounters, bring in local law enforcement - they might have insight into the person anyway. Use Sheriff's Depts more etc...