Two of the sources stated Assistant Director in Cost James Dennehy, a extremely revered chief, was given a option to resign or be fired. He was eligible for retirement and has formally retired.
He went on to say he has “an immense feeling of pride — to have represented an office of professionals who will always do the right thing for the right reasons.”
“Time for me to dig in,” Dennehy wrote.
The record ultimately was turned over — first with out the names, however later the names have been additionally despatched. Nevertheless it’s broadly believed contained in the FBI that the resistance by Dennehy, together with the appearing director Brian Driscoll and appearing deputy director Rob Kissane — prevented a mass firing of individuals related to the Jan. sixth instances.
Dennehy spent six years within the Marine Corps earlier than becoming a member of the FBI after 9/11, in line with his LinkedIn resume. On the bureau he specialised in weapons counterproliferation, and hung out in administration roles in each the DC and New York discipline places of work earlier than being promoted to guide the New York workplace in 2022.
All,
Late Friday, I used to be knowledgeable that I wanted to place my retirement papers in immediately, which I simply did. I used to be not given a motive for this resolution.
Regardless, I apologize to all of you for not with the ability to fulfill my dedication to you to function ADIC NY for at the very least two years. However as I depart immediately, I’ve an immense feeling of delight – to have represented an workplace of execs who will at all times do the suitable factor for the suitable causes; who will at all times search the reality whereas upholding the rule of legislation; who will at all times comply with the details regardless of the place they lead and be unapologetic about it; who won’t ever bend, break, falter, or stop in your integrity; who will at all times deal with instances and proof with an overabundance of warning and take care of the harmless, the victims, and the method first; and who will at all times stay unbiased.
So with that, right here is my ultimate Prime 10 record:
Prime 10 Issues I will Miss in regards to the FBI
10. The commute to work. NOT.
9. The investigations. Does not matter what squad you’re on – the work is the very best on the earth.
8. The depth. It’s a must to be in it to appreciate what I imply. However everyone knows how important what we do is.
7. The FBI model. Don’t fret. These three letters nonetheless imply one thing – and there’s solely a choose group of oldsters on this world, previous and current, who can say they’re with the FBI. Be happy with that.
6. The camaraderie – inside our personal Bureau household, and with all legislation enforcement – native, state, federal, and worldwide. There isn’t any higher fraternity on the earth.
5. The alternative to placed on a swimsuit and tie to conduct interviews within the morning, throw on some road garments to conduct surveillance within the afternoon, debrief a delicate supply in a safehouse in a single day, after which stand up early for a SWAT arrest the subsequent morning. Then rinse and repeat.
4. The badge. What it took to earn it and what it means to hold it.
3. The independence. We won’t bend. We won’t falter. We won’t sacrifice what is correct for something or anybody.
2. The impression. Our work helps form overseas coverage, neighborhood consciousness, worldwide relations, wartime choices, and public security. Each. Single. Day.
1. All of you – each single one among you who has earned your place inside this phenomenal group.
I have been informed many instances in my life, “When you find yourself in a hole, sometimes it’s best to quit digging.” Screw that. I’ll by no means cease defending this joint. I will simply do it willingly and proudly from exterior the wire.
Semper Fidelis,
JD
