FBI Deputy Assistant Director Darren Cox outlines focus on transnational crime and partnerships

Darren Cox, deputy assistant director of the FBIs Criminal Investigative Division, introduced himself and described the divisions priorities, saying the office oversees criminal investigative programs that "span across the world."

Cox said the division concentrates on transnational organized crime, naming "narcotics trafficking, cartels, which deal in human trafficking, gun smuggling" as core areas of focus. He emphasized cross-agency cooperation developed during his early work on a Safe Streets Task Force in Phoenix.

"We had amazing partnerships with so many agencies out there," Cox said, recounting large-scale investigations that involved multiple partners. He added that some investigations have produced effects a decade or more later: "some of those investigations have had impact 10 or 15 years later because they really just demolished the leadership of those criminal organizations." Cox said he found it rewarding to see some people arrested later "come back out of the prison system and change their lifestyle."

Framing law enforcement as a vocation, Cox said, "It's a calling to go in law enforcement," and stressed community-minded goals: "We really do see our self reflection in the community, and I really do wanna keep the streets safer for people like my family and your family." He closed by reiterating his role and connection to the bureau: "I'm Darren Cox, and I'm part of your FBI."

The remarks were introductory and did not include formal actions, questions from other participants, or referenced statutes. No votes or motions were recorded in the provided transcript.