FBI Achieves Record Agent Applications Under Kash Patel's Leadership

Director Patel's reforms and recruitment initiatives have driven a historic surge in interest, with March 2025 marking the highest monthly application total in the bureau's history.

• The FBI received 5,577 agent applications in March 2025, the highest monthly total in its history, surpassing the previous record of 5,283 from April 2016.
• This surge reflects nearly double the average monthly applications seen in 2023 and 2024, signaling renewed interest in federal law enforcement careers.
• Kash Patel, confirmed as FBI Director in February 2025, has prioritized restoring public trust, improving morale, and overhauling recruitment efforts.
• A March recruitment video featuring Patel emphasized the FBI's renewed mission and encouraged applicants to join, contributing to the record-breaking numbers.
• Since January 2025, the FBI has received over 10,000 applications, with Deputy Director Dan Bongino highlighting the bureau's focus on supporting law enforcement personnel and fostering a stronger future.

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