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FBI closed DEI office in December, agency says

by January 16, 2025
written by January 16, 2025

The FBI has closed its DEI office, Fox News can confirm. 

‘In recent weeks, the FBI took steps to close the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI), effective by December 2024,’ the agency told Fox News Digital on Thursday. 

The agency didn’t specify why it had closed the office, although many Republicans have been critical of it prioritizing diversity, equity and inclusion, saying that had overshadowed national security. 

Earlier this month, Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn sent a letter to FBI Director Christopher Wray claiming that ‘radical’ DEI practices had ‘endangered’ Americans following the New Year’s Day terrorist attack in New Orleans.

‘I am deeply concerned that—under your leadership—the Bureau has prioritized Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives over its core mission of protecting the American people,’ Balckburn wrote in the Jan. 3 letter after referencing the attack. 

The FBI page on diversity and inclusion – that was still on its website as of Thursday – says the agency is ‘committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce. In 2015, the FBI added diversity as one of the organization’s core values.

It continued: ‘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. We know that a more diverse workforce allows us to connect with and maintain the trust of the American people. We also understand we have work to do. We stand committed, as today’s FBI, to fostering a culture of inclusivity and diversity.’ 

Former FBI special agent and Fox News contributor Nicole Parker told Fox News Digital: ‘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. 

Parker also noted that there are numerous other groups within the FBI aside from the DEI office, including the American Indian and Alaska Native Advisory Committee, Asian Pacific American Advisory Committee, Black Affairs Diversity Committee, Bureau Equality, Hispanic Advisory Board, Near and Middle East Advisory Committee, Persons with Disabilities Advisory Committee, Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee, and the Women’s Advisory Committee. 

She said the bureau also has numerous resource groups, including Blacks in Government, FBI African American Millennials, FBI Family, FBI Jewish Americans, FBI Latinos for Empowerment Advancement and Development, FBI Pride, Federal Asian Pacific American Counsel, Federally Employed Women, From Boots to Suits and the Toastmasters Club. 

Wray announced in December that he planned to resign with nearly three years left in his term, citing Trump’s desire for a change in leadership at the agency. 

This is President Biden’s last week in office. President-elect Trump will take office on Monday. 

The FBI’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion was created in 2012 during the Obama administration with its goal to provide ‘guidance and implement programs that promote a diverse and inclusive workplace that allows all employees to succeed and advance.’

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