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FBI Laboratory Annual Report

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Crptanalysis and Racketeering Records Unit

The Cryptanalysis and Racketeering Records Unit examines evidence relating to criminal and terrorist organizations. Records may include ledgers, notebooks, letters, coded documents, banking and real estate records, and intercepted e-mails or conversations. The data submitted for examination is typically in hard copy, but in some instances, it is stored in computers, diskettes, and electronic data organizers. The Unit is divided into four program areas:

* Cryptanalysis--Decrypts manual codes and ciphers found in letters, diaries, ledgers, and other types of written communications, records, and e-mails. Common ...

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