Homeland Security chief appoints Secret Service review panel

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security on Friday named four people to conduct an independent review of the Secret Service after a series of security breaches including a fence jumper who got into the White House last month.

The panel will present its review by Dec. 15, Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson said in a statement.

Members of the panel are: Tom Perrelli, former associate attorney general; Mark Filip, former deputy attorney general; Danielle Gray, former assistant to the president; and Joseph Hagin, former White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations.

Johnson said he also asked the panel to recommend potential directors to lead the Secret Service and determine if there should be a broader review of the agency. Its latest director, Julia Pierson, resigned amid fierce criticism after the latest intrusion.

A separate, ongoing inquiry by the Secret Service into the Sept. 19 White House intrusion will be completed by Nov. 1, Johnson said in a statement.

Tags
Homeland Security, Secret Service, White House, Julia Pierson, intrusion
Join the Discussion
Related Articles
More Home News
New Legislation May Increase Social Security Checks Using Elderly-Focused Consumer Price Index

New Legislation May Increase Social Security Checks Using Elderly-Focused Consumer Price Index

NY Enacts Crucial Property Rights Legislation After Homeowner Handcuffed for Ousting Squatter

NY Enacts Crucial Property Rights Legislation After Homeowner Handcuffed for Ousting Squatter

NY Property Owner Faces Arrest After Lock Change on Home Inhabited by Alleged Squatters

NY Property Owner Faces Arrest After Lock Change on Home Inhabited by Alleged Squatters

Supreme Court to Address Cruelty Claims in Homeless Ticketing Law Challenge Monday

Supreme Court to Address Cruelty Claims in Homeless Ticketing Law Challenge Monday

Real Time Analytics