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Relatively little is known about recruiting processes for local 610 Offices.

In rare instances where such information is available, 610 officers appeared to have been drawn from other party or state agencies ( such as the Political and Legislative Committee staff or Public Security Bureaus ).

Hao Fengjun, a defector and former officer with the 610 Office in Tianjin City, was one such officer.

Hao had previously worked for the Public Security Bureau in Tianjin, and was among the officers selected to be seconded to the newly created 610 Office.

According to Hao, few officers volunteered for a position in the 610 Office, so selections were made through a random draw.

Some 610 Offices conduct their own recruiting efforts to bring in staff with university degrees.