A significant change has been made to the hiring process for FBI agents. People who have stolen from their employer may still be eligible for employment, provided the incident occurred more than three years ago. Similar considerations are given to those who have engaged in certain acts involving animals, as long as the incidents are in the past.

The number of FBI employees has decreased substantially. This loss of personnel is attributed to various factors, including buyouts and resignations. Further information on these developments is available from the source, including the timing and context of these changes.