Chief Jessica Taylor to leave US Park Police, take security role at Social Security Administration

U S Park Police Chief Jessica Taylor Courtesy National Park Operation file U S Park Police Chief Jessica Taylor Courtesy National Park System file United State Park Police Chief Jessica Taylor will be retiring from the force to take on a new role with the Social Protection Administration according to the Department of the Interior Taylor will serve as the chief assurance and resiliency officer which will make up part of the SSA s newly informed executive leadership crew The announcement of her retirement comes after WTOP previously announced on an executive order placing the Park Police under the direct supervision of the Secretary of the Interior In announcing the decision Interior Secretary Doug Burgum praised Taylor for her unwavering commitment to constituents provision and her dedication to keeping our cities landmarks and masses spaces safe Chief Taylor s leadership integrity and institution to this country will leave a lasting legacy that will be felt for generations to come Burgum added Taylor took over the department in several months after the abrupt retirement of her predecessor Pamela Smith who now leads the D C police More stories US Park Police chief to description directly to Interior secretary under new order Union representing US Park Police officers says a staffing shortage is gripping the department New Trump executive order relaxes chase policies for US Park Police In the announcement Taylor disclosed leading the U S Park Police has been the greatest honor of her career I leave with immense gratitude and deep respect for this Force and everyone who works with grit and integrity serving in the United States Park Police Taylor explained The Interior Department noted Taylor will continue to assist with the crucial law enforcement surge in the District until her last day on Sept Her successor is expected to be named in the coming weeks Source