FBI Revises Hiring Policy Regarding Applicants' Experience with Sex Workers

<p>The FBI is revising its hiring policy regarding applicants who have had sexual encounters with sex workers, moving away from a categorical ban. According to sources familiar with the matter, the bureau will now consider candidates on a case-by-case basis rather than automatically disqualifying them.</p><p>However, the FBI will still dismiss applicants who have engaged with sex workers within the past 10 years, if they have done so three or more times overall, or if the encounters occurred while the individual was in a public safety capacity.</p><p>This change is part of a broader trend of evolving recruitment standards within federal law enforcement. The FBI has previously relaxed its stance on candidates' past marijuana use and has faced scrutiny from some current and former agents regarding perceived loosening of recruitment requirements as the agency seeks to increase its workforce.</p>