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Eugene Kowel
Eugene Kowel joined the FBI as a special agent in 2005. He now serves as the special agent in charge of the FBI’s Omaha field office, which covers Iowa and Nebraska.
How Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Section 702 helps protect America’s heartland
By: Eugene Kowel - September 1, 2023
Fourteen years ago this month, I deployed to Afghanistan on behalf of the FBI. As improvised explosive devices detonated in Kabul, I responded to the scene of fatal terrorist attacks, collecting evidence, coordinating with U.S. soldiers and local Afghan police and talking to subjects in custody. My partners and I drove around the region in […]
FBI regional office reflects on impact in 2022
By: Eugene Kowel - January 19, 2023
For many of us, the start of a new year is a time for reflection, gratitude and the implementation of strategies to achieve even more in the year to come. For the FBI’s Omaha Field Office, we reflect on our impact in 2022, express appreciation for our vibrant and enduring community partnerships and hone our […]
Cybersecurity is national security
By: Eugene Kowel - July 11, 2022
Whether you live in Omaha, Scottsbluff or points in between, one thing is clear — the cyber threat to our businesses, farms, food processing facilities, local governments and communities in Nebraska is increasing exponentially. Today’s cyber threats are more pervasive, hit a wider variety of victims and carry the potential for greater damage than ever […]