Ex‑F.B.I. officials have launched the FBI Support Network, a nonprofit that delivers legal counsel, mental‑health resources and job‑search assistance to agency staff. The group arose after Washington officials noted rising strain among agents under Director Kash Patel. Founders argue the organization will fill gaps left by internal support systems.

Brian Driscoll, who briefly served as acting F.B.I. director in early 2025, is a founding member. Driscoll was dismissed in August after clashes with the Trump administration. His experience gives the network credibility among senior officers who fear retaliation when speaking out.

The network offers a suite of services, including confidential legal advice, counseling sessions, and resume workshops. By providing a safety net, it aims to reduce turnover and preserve institutional knowledge that could otherwise erode under aggressive leadership changes within the next fiscal year.

For investors in defense contractors and technology firms, the group signals growing unrest within a critical federal agency. A decline in agent morale could slow the FBI’s ability to enforce cyber‑security contracts, potentially impacting revenue streams for companies that rely on federal contracts over the coming quarter.