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The FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list arose from a conversation held in late 1949, during a game of hearts between J. Edgar Hoover, Director of the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation, and William Kinsey Hutchinson, International News Service (the predecessor of the United Press International) Editor-in-Chief, who were discussing ways to promote capture of the FBI's "toughest guys". This discussion turned into a published article, which received so much positive publicity that on March 14, 1950, the FBI officially announced the list to increase law enforcement's ability to capture dangerous fugitives.

Individuals are removed from this list if the fugitive is captured, killed, or if the charges against them are dropped; they are then replaced by a new entry selected by the FBI.

Following are resources for learning about most wanted criminals and fugitives.

• America's Most Wanted Criminals - Information on the suspects featured on the TV show. Send in tips to assist in apprehending suspects and locating missing children.
• Crime Stoppers International - working together to solve crime.  It is an umbrella organization operated by a volunteer board of directors from Crime Stoppers programs worldwide that establishes guidelines to assure consistency. The aim of Crime Stoppers International is to establish local programs in countries around the world.
• Cyber Criminals Most Wanted Criminals
• DEA Most Wanted Fugitives - U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration -
• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - Ten Most Wanted Fugitives
• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - Ten Most Wanted Terrorists - The alleged terrorists on this list have been indicted by sitting Federal Grand Juries in various jurisdictions in the United States for the crimes reflected on their wanted posters. Evidence was gathered and presented to the Grand Juries, which led to their being charged. The indictments currently listed on the posters allow them to be arrested and brought to justice. Future indictments may be handed down as various investigations proceed in connection to other terrorist incidents, for example, the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.
• United States Marshal's Federal Fugitives - The USMS established the 15 Most Wanted Fugitive Program in 1983 in an effort to prioritize the investigation and apprehension of high-profile offenders who are considered to be some of the country’s most dangerous fugitives. These offenders tend to be career criminals with histories of violence or whose instant offense(s) pose a significant threat to public safety. Current and past fugitives in this program include murderers, sex offenders, major drug kingpins, organized crime figures, and individuals wanted for high-profile financial crimes.
• Fugitive Hunter - Listing of Wanted and Missing Persons
• Fugitive Watch - Fugitive Watch was founded in 1992 by two bay area police officers, Steve Ferdin and Scott Castruita. Fugitive Watch is a reality-based television show, newspaper and web site, Fugitive.com. It features exciting stories on crimes and fugitives. Fugitive Watch has been credited with over 1,000 captures or solving of crimes. It has successfully combined law enforcement, local business and the community into an effective crime-fighting tool. As one law enforcement official stated, “Because of Fugitive Watch, there are thousands of more eyes on the lookout for fugitives”.
• Interpol Most Wanted Terrorists
• MostWanted.com - Provided by Law Enforcement agencies and is based on outstanding warrants from each.
• Secret Service's Most Wanted Criminals Fugitives - fugitives wanted by the U.S. Secret Service. Anyone with information regarding these people should contact the Secret Service at 1-877-242-3375.
• DEA Fugitives
• U.S. Marshals Service - Top 15 Most Wanted Fugitives
• U.S. Most Wanted Criminals
 The World's Most Wanted Criminals
• The World's Most Wanted Criminals - The World's Most Wanted, Inc. is a resource for both Law Enforcement and the Community at large.