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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