Internal FBI inclusivity guide promotes “unconscious bias” management, agents warn of compromised standards

TLDR:

  • FBI inclusivity guide promoted “managing unconscious bias” and “improving inclusive intelligence.”
  • Former agents say DEI initiatives led to lowered standards, compromising FBI performance.
  • Quantico Academy dubbed the “Participation Academy” for pushing underperforming recruits to meet DEI goals.
  • Standards dropped, impacting physical fitness, firearms skills, and qualifications, putting FBI mission at risk.
  • Retired agents, diverse in background, fear retaliation but share concerns about DEI’s negative impact.
  • DEI push resulted in recruits with poor fitness, weak firearms skills, and low writing abilities.
  • Agents express concerns about the future of the FBI, but suggest Director Patel meet with them to address issues.
  • FBI spokesperson asserts Director Patel is focused on mission and eliminating social engineering projects.