Protecting FBI Whistleblowers From Retalliation
Who.What.Why.org
December 17, 2015
There are few things in Washington that garner bipartisan support these days.
Protecting Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) whistleblowers is now on that short list.
On Thursday, the chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee and the ranking Democrat on the panel jointly introduced legislation to better shield from retaliation Bureau employees who report waste, fraud or misconduct.
FBI whistleblowers are among the most poorly protected in the federal workforce.
"It's no secret that FBI whistleblowers often face harsh consequences for simply trying to address failures or misconduct at work," Judiciary Committee Chairman and frequent FBI critic Chuck Grassley (R-IA) said.
"Inconsistent and confusing disclosure rules and perpetual delays in retaliation investigations have left well-intentioned whistleblowers without adequate protections from reprisal."
Former agent Michael German a 16-year veteran of the Bureau, is one of the best known FBI whistleblowers, and his case illustrates that retaliation against those speaking out could weaken national security.
"I know the toll exacted on whistleblowers because I resigned from the FBI after this system failed to protect me from retaliation for internally reporting a mismanaged terrorism investigation," German testified before the committee earlier this year.
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