Beware if a Request to be a Citizen Spies
Federal employees were instructed to act as citizen spies by reporting on their co-workers who work in diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility positions that might have gone unnoticed by government supervisors via emails on January 22, 2025, from the Office of Personnel Management. Non-compliance could result in repercussions for failing to report individuals holding positions related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. The emails indicated that some might use vague language to conceal these programs from supervisors. Employees were directed to inform the Office of Personnel Management about any changes in contract or position descriptions since November 5, 2024, that obscure links to DEIA initiatives. Everyday citizens are often encouraged to report activities they consider antisocial by government agencies and law enforcement through socially positive programs like "See Something, Say Something." The goal is to raise public awareness and involve ci...