By — Josh Lederman, Associated Press Josh Lederman, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/top-ranking-secret-service-executives-reassigned Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Top-ranking Secret Service executives reassigned Nation Jan 14, 2015 5:36 PM EDT WASHINGTON — A U.S. official says four of the highest-ranking Secret Service executives have been reassigned in the wake of a series of security mishaps. The agency’s assistant directors for investigations, protective operations, technology and public affairs have all been reassigned within the Secret Service. A fifth assistant director is retiring. The official says the shakeup reflects the need for new leadership at the top echelons as the Secret Service works to improve its practices. The official wasn’t authorized to comment publicly and requested anonymity. The reassignments mark the biggest shift in Secret Service leadership since former Director Julia Pierson was forced to resign last year. Her ouster came after a fence-jumper with a knife made it far into the White House. The Washington Post first reported the staff shake-up. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Josh Lederman, Associated Press Josh Lederman, Associated Press
WASHINGTON — A U.S. official says four of the highest-ranking Secret Service executives have been reassigned in the wake of a series of security mishaps. The agency’s assistant directors for investigations, protective operations, technology and public affairs have all been reassigned within the Secret Service. A fifth assistant director is retiring. The official says the shakeup reflects the need for new leadership at the top echelons as the Secret Service works to improve its practices. The official wasn’t authorized to comment publicly and requested anonymity. The reassignments mark the biggest shift in Secret Service leadership since former Director Julia Pierson was forced to resign last year. Her ouster came after a fence-jumper with a knife made it far into the White House. The Washington Post first reported the staff shake-up. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now