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Interim Secret Service Chief Was in President’s Detail with Command Personnel

With the recent resignation of Secret Service Director, Julia Pierson, President Obama appointed former agency veteran, Joseph Clancy, as interim director. Clancy retired in 2011, but spent more than 25 years protecting the president, first family, foreign officials and dignitaries. Command's Senior Advisor and former Assistant Director Office of Protective Operations, United States Secret Service (USSR), Mickey Nelson, served alongside Mr. Clancy during several assignments throughout their careers, including the presidential protective division. Mr. Nelson made reference to his no-nonsense demeanor and endearing nickname "Father Joe", opting for the Secret Service over priesthood. 

Command partner, Steve Atkiss, also commented on the president's solid choice in recognizing Clancy's leadership capabilities. Mr. Atkiss worked with Mr. Clancy at the White House from 2005 to 2006, telling the NYT:

He was someone who the president would personally know and have a lot of confidence in. Joe is someone who was a seasoned hand.

To read the full article, please go to: New York Times