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Secret Service Director Addresses Communication Concerns After Assassination Attempt

U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle responds to a question during a news conference with Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling, left, about the upcoming Democratic National Convention

During a recent press conference, Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle addressed concerns regarding the handling of a recent rally where an assassination attempt took place. The incident in question involved Thomas Matthew Crooks climbing onto the roof moments before the shooting occurred.

Cheatle mentioned that they are currently reviewing communications from that day with law enforcement on the ground. She stated that had they been aware of an actual threat, the Secret Service would have halted the rally. However, she admitted that she does not have all the details of the communications that transpired during the event.

Secret Service would have halted rally if aware of actual threat.
Director Cheatle reviewing communications with law enforcement after rally incident.
Details of communications during event still unclear to Cheatle.

Furthermore, Cheatle emphasized the importance of examining the communications timeline to determine when information about a suspicious individual was relayed to Secret Service personnel. This scrutiny comes in the wake of inquiries about the effectiveness of communication channels between the Secret Service and other law enforcement agencies present at the rally site.

The Secret Service's commitment to investigating the sequence of events and communication exchanges underscores their dedication to enhancing security protocols and preventing future security breaches. As the review continues, the agency aims to identify any gaps in communication that may have contributed to the failure to intercept the individual involved in the assassination attempt.

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