Sorry that was just 51 not 52.

They can't turn FBI into beat cops because they have no authority under the US law to enforce state laws, nor do they want to lower themselves to do that. They can't even make traffic stops except in exigent circumstances. They get the locals to pull over cars for them.

What they will do is turn beat cops into FBi agents, and most the ones who cross that line hate it when they realize the illusion is all --------. I went the opposite direction, from Federal to local and I never regretted it.

#51 #52 I'm not so sure they are trying to replace them at all, but if they do, I can't imagine why anyone would intentionally try to replace people with the "bottom of the barrel". I think they want younger, cheaper agents, but chances re their recruit class is mostly transfers from other federal agents that have already done the 18 weeks of agent training, looking for better hours and an easier ride. The real losses will come from those agencies.

I've worked on numerous task forces with the FBI so I'm a little biased. The culture is terrible and it is shrouded in secrecy, loaded with self important arrogance and absolute sloth. Inside the field office you see a bunch of guys playing games on their computers waiting to go home because there really isn't that much work for them to do. Most of what the public "thinks" they do is covered by other agencies. Their scope of responsibilities is actually really pretty limited.

to generate numbers, they like swoop in on local police investigations, tack on some federal charges then claim credit for the whole thing in a splashy news conferences. That is EXACTLY what they are doing now. The Charlie Kirk murder is a STATE crime. The FBI does not have primary jurisdiction, their role is just assistive. Utah can tell them to take their tiny little badges nd go home.

I apologize for going off on my own tangent. Back on topic to the headline. How was this investigation blundered? The linked article mentioned Patel,s poorly worded tweet, that "the subject" was in custody, rather than "a" subject. Other than that?

There was one exception, the Border Patrol had a shortened program due to ongoing staffing issues. They were required to become fluent in Spanish before graduation. Many flushed out, and many more quit once they were assigned their duty stations. The pay was terrible, those that got stuck in San Diego were living 6 to an apartment. The best of them got scooped up by other agencies that cycled them back through FLETC.

I really doubt FBI will start making Special Agents out of non college grads, (unless they are "special friends" but they will poach the other "lesser" agencies and take their best people. That is where the true fallout will occur.

#44 I see, and I stand corrected, but to be clear, my link from FBI shows the requirements have not yet changed, your link says Patel is "planning to" do so. That is disappointing and I hope he does not follow through. Lowering requirements seldom results in positive outcomes.

That being said, if they must cast a wider net to fill the vacancies that they created, I'd rather they lower educational requirements than lower the bar for disqualifying bckground factors. A honest blue collar worker with a clean record. will make a better cop than a college grad with a history of "petty" crimes or "youthful" indiscretions. When selecting for positions where judgement and ethics are literally a matter of life and death, those qualities are more critical than college credits. I have seen that first hand.

Reducing training length is a bigger mistake. Very little of what I learned in college was applicable to my work in Federal Law Enforcement.(where I spent half my career) I learned everything I needed to know at FLETC. ALL Federal Agents regardless of branch, completed 18 week Basic training. it was very intense, and much like boot camp. We ran the perimeter every day (7+ miles) got beat up in boxing rings, sprayed with tear gas, memorized stacks of law books, studied Constututional Law, Criminal psychology, Forensics and a slew of other subjects for which I still have 6 boxes of manuals and books in my attic. We also got to drive really really fast on huge tarmac that used to be an airport, blow ---- up, defuse ----- trapped bomb houses, shoot on the most advanced life ranges and simulators in the world. Those of us that successfully graduated reported to our duty stations and did another 8 weeks specific to our particular agency, THEN did a few more months of field training. It was roughly a year of training before we were "on our own". I can't imagine shortening that.

#2 You are mistaken. I'd be the first to acknowledge I don't think much of the FBI, most of the FBI agents I've known were arrogant. BUT, they require a BA, and don't hire recent college grads either. They require additional experience in other professional fields. For a few years I recall they were recruiting ONLY experienced lawyers, accountants and computer programmers to become agents.

This really does read like an Onion article.

The Epstein files ARE the distraction. The whole "Trump is implicated in the Epstein files" is a wild goose chase intended to distract the public from far worse things that are going on RIGHT NOW.

"Blue states are finally learning what red states have known all along: you don't need federal permission to govern."

Wow, its as if they just discovered the 10th Amendment.

DC is crawling with law enforcement. More cops (or soldiers) is not the solution to DC's crime problem

He's too old. Perhaps it has changed recently, but Federal Law enforcement agencies have never hired candidates over the age of 35. It has to do with the pension requiring a minimum of 20 years to reach eligibility for retirement.

Mine had one friend whose very strict "Tiger Mom" did not allow her to have a phone until high school, and then it was analog calls only, no texting. That young woman has the most amazing communication skills and has outpacing her friend group by miles, excelling in her career.

The "good guy with a gun" was a black guy with dreds. Loved that, but he was seriously at risk of getting capped himself. with the gangsta way he was holding his gun sideways. He's the real hero.

Yeah, it sucks, but has there ever been a moment when this headline was not true? It's the economy stupid.

Stupidest plan ever.

BTW, this was in the Washington DC area. Shortly thereafter, I started working as an LEO in the district. I was a feminist and domestic violence survivor. That is what propelled me towards a career in law enforcement. I got to know the sex workers in my district and cultivated them as informants. They ALL had tales to tell of Washington elite and their engagements with sex workers. In some cases, their credibility was in doubt as they sought to improve their own status quo, but where there is smoke there is fire. Most of their stories were true.

Typo - Prior to my LEO career.

Prior to my LEE career , I worked part-time for a PI. The PI was frequently hired as a process server for civil suits against men who were difficult to locate/serve. My name was "Candy" (could it be any more obvious) and my schtick was pretending to be a stripper the subject had engaged with who was interested in getting the know him better. In most cases, we didn't even know if the target frequented strip clubs. In nearly all cases, they went to strip clubs enough to fall for the ruse and show up for the meetup, hoping to get lucky with the elusive and imaginary "Candy". I never even got out of the car, all of my work was done by telephone.

I'll just keep paying my subscriptions, you know, so the hardworking people who create the contents can keep getting paid.

Sounds like all his fantasies are coming true.

I did hear there was some indication that he was stalking/targeting one of the girls in particular.

He did not provide an explanation, and that was very difficult for the families who always want to know "Why?". The families were upset about the plea bargain, which happened suddenly and without giving them a chance to respond. Realistically, there wasn't enough evidence to be certain of conviction. I have seen homicides with far more compelling evidence result in acquittal or hung juries. With those odds, a plea bargain with a sentence that assures he will never leave prison is one any prosecutor should take.