Fox News reported that the FBI closed its Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) in December.
The agency did not say much to Fox News Digital: “In recent weeks, the FBI took steps to close the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI), effective by December 2024.”
The agency did not elaborate on why it closed down the office or what will happen to the personnel.
The FBI has not taken down the website. It established the ODI office in 2012 but added diversity “as one of the organization’s core values.”
“We believe that differences in thought and belief, in race and religion, in orientation, and in ability contribute to more effective decision making, drive innovation, and enhance the employee experience,” according to the website. “We know that a more diverse workforce allows us to connect with and maintain the trust of the American people.”
Christopher Wray once declared: “One of the FBI’s priority initiatives is to build a high-performing, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We all make better decisions when we have the benefit of different perspectives.”
Wray also announced his retirement last month, even though he had three years left in his term.
President-elect Donald Trump takes office on Monday. I don’t think it’s a coincidence that DEI offices and programs have shut down since Trump’s win.
Former FBI special agent and Fox News contributor Nicole Parker provided a long statement:
“I appreciate all forms of diversity. Make no mistake of that. What I do not appreciate is when there is a constant push for social justice weaponization at the FBI whose top priorities are to protect the American people and uphold the Constitution.”She added that FBI Director Christopher Wray has made it clear that threats across and against the nation are “at an all-time high. ‘Flashing red lights,’ as he has stated in congressional testimony. There is no time for clubs, groups, or social agendas that divert time, attention and resources away from the mission of the FBI to protect the American people.””DEI is a dangerous distraction,” she continued. “I have no issue in celebrating whatever you would like regarding your heritage or gender or religion. But that should be done on your own time and not with the U.S. taxpayers’ dollars while on official Bureau time.”Parker added, “The FBI needs to focus on hiring the best and brightest based solely on meritocracy. Americans deserve the best. I have never been on an operation or heard of a civilian calling into the FBI and requesting an individual of a certain race or gender provide them with assistance in solving their problem or stopping a crime they’ve fallen victim to. Americans simply want to be safe.””The FBI should be focused on being one in fighting crime, not various groups and divisions that divide,” she said.
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