Longtime metropolis detective James Byrne leaves NYPD to affix US Secret Service

Lengthy-time NYPD Det. James Byrne — who served as a trusted advisor to the division’s prime cop — is leaving the ranks of the Most interesting to affix the US Secret Service, The Publish has discovered.

Byrne, a senior communications advisor and detective first grade, “has served the NYPD and the folks of New York Metropolis with distinction for greater than 20 years,” Commissioner Edward A. Caban mentioned in an announcement.

“All through his profession, James has been a trusted communications advisor to many within the govt ranks, in addition to a gradual and dependable liaison to members of the press,” the commissioner mentioned. “Throughout my tenure, James led my Govt Communications Group and served as chief speechwriter.”

A virtually 23-year-veteran, Byrne has additionally served within the workplace of the primary deputy commissioner, the deputy commissioner of public data — dealing with dealings with the media — in addition to the chief of division and the neighborhood affairs bureau. 

“An integral member of my employees, he will likely be missed tremendously,” Caban added. “On behalf of all the NYPD, I want him all one of the best in his new position with the USA Secret Service.”

In his new position, Byrne will head up a brand new public affairs unit the service is rolling out based mostly within the Huge Apple.

Byrne started his service with the NYPD in July of 2001, patrolling Bedford-Stuyvesant’s 81st Precinct, totally on the in a single day shift, in line with his LinkedIn web page.

Two months into his tenure, he was a primary responder at Floor Zero within the wake of the tragic Sept. 11 terror assaults, he wrote.

Simply 5 months in the past, he reached a private milestone — seeing the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade in particular person for the primary time, surrounded by his spouse and younger sons. 

“Additionally nice to see so many from the work household, too,” he posted. “Thanks to the entire first responders who had been on the market ensuring it was a protected day for all. Grateful for a lot of blessings in 2023.”