Det. longtime NYPD veteran. James Byrne — who served as a trusted advisor to the department’s top police officer — is leaving the ranks of the best to join the US Secret Service, The Post has learned.
Byrne, a senior communications advisor and first-year detective, “has served the NYPD and the people of New York with distinction for more than two decades,” Commissioner Edward A. Caban said in a statement.
“Throughout his career, James has been a trusted communications advisor to many executives, as well as a stable and reliable liaison to members of the press,” the commissioner said. “During my tenure, James led my executive communications team and served as chief speechwriter. »
A veteran of nearly 23 years, Byrne also served as first deputy commissioner, deputy commissioner of public information. — manage media relations — as well as the department head and the community affairs office.
“A full member of my team, he will be greatly missed,” added Caban. “On behalf of the entire NYPD, I wish him all the best in his new role with the United States Secret Service.”
In his new role, Byrne will lead a new public affairs unit that the service is rolling out, based in the Big Apple.
Byrne began his service with the NYPD in July 2001, patrolling the 81st Precinct in Bedford-Stuyvesant, primarily at night, according to his LinkedIn page.
Two months into his tenure, he was a first responder at Ground Zero following the tragic terrorist attacks of September 11, he wrote.
Just five months ago, he reached a personal milestone — seeing the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in person for the first time, surrounded by his wife and young sons.
“It’s also great to see so many family members from work,” he posted. “Thank you to all the first responders who were on site to ensure it was a safe day for everyone. Grateful for the many blessings in 2023.”
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