FBI Names 6th Counterterrorism Chief Since 9/11
Willie T. Hulon, a 21-year FBI veteran who until recently headed the bureau’s Detroit office, was named newest chief of the FBI’s Counterterrorism Division.
Two of Hulon’s predecessors have retired, while three others moved to other FBI jobs, including deputy director John S. Pistole and Gary M. Bald, who now oversees counterterrorism and counterintelligence programs.
All of the FBI’s senior positions have turned over at least once since the Sept. 11 attacks, and many have changed hands numerous times. FBI officials have said they are working against lucrative opportunities in the private sector and the unique pressures of attempting to prevent terrorist attacks.
I doubt salary increases will make the FBI cohesive or effective.
I’m planning a trip to Chicago next week and taking the train. Haven’t travelled that way in a very long time. I was discussing the trip yesterday with someone who did so recently and she expressed her shock, that while waiting out a delay at Union Station, a voice came over the loudspeaker telling passengers that since employees didn’t check luggage it was up to them to stay alert to anything suspicious.
I’m still looking forward to the trip.