ROBERTO SCHMIDT via Getty ImagesWhile taking full responsibility for the incident, Rowe also blamed poor communication with local law enforcement for the security lapse. Local law enforcement officers were aware of Crooks’ presence at the building for an hour and a half before he opened fire from the rooftop, he said. But, a clearly frustrated Rowe said, the Secret Service was not alerted. Rowe took over the top job at the agency last week, after former Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned following a disastrous appearance before the House oversight and accountability committee. “While we rely on the Secret Service to protect elected officials, we must acknowledge the unique challenges they face in light of the proliferation of weapons of war on our street,” Durbin said.

Source: Huffington Post July 30, 2024 21:48 UTC