The colors and symbol of the seal of the FBI represent the values and standards of the FBI and the United States and allude to the history of both … See more

Since 1954, Federal law has protected the FBI seal against unauthorized commercial use. The unauthorized use of the seal is subject to prosecution under federal criminal law, including Sections 701 and 709 of Title 18 of the United States Code. The latter Section … See more

• 18 U.S.C. §701, 18 U.S.C. §709, 18 U.S.C. §712 – Related federal criminal law.
• 41 U.S.C. §128-1.5007 – Authorization for reproduction of departmental and bureau seals. See more

When the FBI was founded in 1908 as the Bureau of Investigation (later the Division of Investigation) it was a subordinate organization of the United States Department of Justice. … See more

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