Top-ranking Secret Service executives reassigned

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.

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