FBI Wanted

API

Access FBI's Wanted Persons & Fugitives Data via Public API

Overview

The FBI Wanted API provides programmatic access to data from the FBI's Wanted program, including fugitives, missing persons, and terrorists. Key endpoints include lists of wanted individuals (e.g., /wanted/persons) and detailed profiles (e.g., /wanted/person/{id}). Responses are JSON-formatted, with fields like name, aliases, physical attributes, reward details, and status. Use cases include building public safety apps, educational tools on law enforcement, news integrations, or research projects on fugitive data.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/api')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful Architecture
JSON Response Format
No Authentication Required
Up-to-Date Government Data

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is FBI Wanted API free to use?

Yes, the API is publicly available at no cost for both non-commercial and commercial use (subject to FBI's terms of service).

? Does it require an API Key?

No, authentication or an API key is not required to access the FBI Wanted API.

? What is the response format?

All responses are in JSON format, containing structured data about wanted individuals and program details.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free

Category Government

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Free Public Access
⊕ Reliable FBI-Sourced Data
⊕ Easy Integration
⊕ Structured JSON Output

Cons

⊖ Rate-Limited Requests
⊖ No Service Level Agreement (SLA)
⊖ Limited to FBI Jurisdiction
⊖ No Real-Time Update Guarantee