Surprising Facts that the FBI Wants You To Know

Gotta Have Good Hearing

FBI agents have to be in tip-top condition. That means that every part of them has to be in perfect working order, especially hearing. Interpreting tones, listening to important background noises in audio recordings, and simply hearing people speak over the phone are all extremely important. So, agents have to get their hearing checked every so often in order to make sure they're still up for doing their job. 

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The More You Know

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