Our field office leaders continue to uphold the FBI mission and keep their communities and the American people safe. Last week, I joined our Assistant Directors in Charge (ADICs) and Special Agents in Charge (SACs) for our annual conference in Orlando to discuss the ways we continue to defend the homeland and show the American people how we'll be relentless in pursuing justice, protecting victims, and upholding a responsibility that is inseparable from Fidelity, Bravery, and Integrity.

While I was in Orlando last week, I attended the International Association of Chiefs of Police Annual Conference. What an incredible opportunity to meet with so many public safety professionals and connect with different law enforcement partner associations from around the country and across the globe. Here at the FBI, we are proud of the relationships we continue to build with our law enforcement partners to ensure the safety of our communities and the protection of the American people.

Today, I attended the Society of Former Special Agents Annual Conference. I had the honor of giving the keynote speech at their Major Breakfast. These former agents are a great resource for executive leaders to leverage as they will tell you what you need to hear not what you want to hear. They left a legacy of upholding the fidelity, bravery, and integrity that continues to protect the American people and pave the way for the future generations as they embark on their own careers as special agents. Thank you to President Michael Anderson (and my former ASAC) for inviting me to this year’s conference and for allowing me the time to speak, and to all the former agents for your continued support and commitment to the mission and our organization. Mission First, People Always.