Secret Service deputy chief stepping down
Quinn said the agency added nearly 1,000 net law enforcement personnel in fiscal 2026 as it faced scrutiny over drone defenses.
- Secret Service Deputy Director Matt Quinn announced his resignation Friday, stepping down on Nov 7, 2026, after 18 months in the role.
- Before returning to the Secret Service, Quinn worked at Fortem Technologies, a counter-drone company; Secret Service Director Sean Curran requested his return in May 2025.
- His departure comes days after a 60 Minutes report examined the Secret Service's efforts to counter drone threats, which Quinn acknowledged the agency has not yet solved.
- During his tenure, Quinn cited progress in staffing and training, with efforts to rebuild the workforce and add nearly 1,000 net law enforcement personnel in fiscal year 2026.
- Quinn said the decision was partly personal and partly because the agency is well-positioned for the future; he plans to remain available to the Secret Service after departing.
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Secret Service Deputy Director announces he is stepping down
U.S. Secret Service Deputy Director Matthew C. Quinn will step down from his position on Nov. 7, 2026, after 18 months in the role, according to a letter he sent to agency personnel on Friday. Quinn said the decision was partly for personal reasons and partly because he believes the agency is well-positioned for the future. He said he had discussed his goal of leaving the position as quickly as possible with Secret Service Director Sean Curran l…
USSS Deputy Director Matthew C. Quinn resigns
Photo via: U.S. Secret Service OAN Staff Brooke Mallory5:12 PM – Friday, October 16, 2026 United States Secret Service (USSS) Deputy Director Matthew C. Quinn has announced his resignation from the federal law enforcement agency, according to an internal email circulated to staff. He also announced the news in a post on X on Friday. Today I informed the men and women of the @SecretService that I will be transitioning out of my role as Deputy Dir…
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