Stats regarding FBI applicant processing

[imustbecrazy]

Found this at:
http://www.clearancejobsblog.com/cleared-news/fbi-applicant-processing/

In a September 15, 2009 written response to questions posed to the Director of the FBI following his March 25, 2009 appearance before the Senate Judiciary Committee the following information was provided regarding FBI applicant clearance processing for fiscal year 2009 to date:
SPECIAL AGENT
APPLICANTS                                                                  PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT APPLICANTS       
# Cases Received:       1,144                                       # Cases Received:       3,550
# Cases Discontinued:       838                                    # Cases Discontinued:       1,898
# Applicants Hired:       493                                           # Applicants Hired:       753
Average Processing Time:       63*                               Average Processing Time:      71*

Reasons for Discontinuing Applications                   Reasons for Discontinuing Applications       
Administrative/Medical/Fitness:       159                     Administrative/Medical/Fitness:       173
Polygraph:       339                                                         Polygraph:       825
Illegal Drugs (use/sale):       19                                    Illegal Drugs (use/sale):       121
Not Interested/Not Available:       237                          Not Interested/Not Available:       483
Suitability/Security Issues:       75                                Suitability/Security Issues:       287

* Average processing time in days for fastest 90% of applicants.

Are the poly numbers surprising to anyone?

[T.M. Cullen]

There certainly are a LOT of liars trying to get into the FBI!!

Thank God we have the polygraph to screen them out!

TC

[Magnus]

The Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection started their pre employment polygraph about two years ago.  I would interested to see their numbers and how they compare to the FBI.