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U.S. SECRET SERVICE DEPUTY DIRECTER STEPS DOWN

The deputy directer of the U.S. Secret Service is leaving his post. This in the latest top level departure this year a series of high profile security lapses. A.T. smith ha accepted another position within the Department of Homeland Security effective Tuesday. Smith served as deputy director since April 2012 and was responsible for daily operations, including 6,500 employees, and protecting the president. In January, The Secret Service forced aside four officials while another opted to retire. Last month some members of Congress expressed concern to the administration about Smith's presence in top leadership. Recent lapses by the agency, like allowing a knife-carrying man to jump a fence and run into the White House in September, has caused a review of the agency leadership. This has recommended that an outsider be brought in to challenge an insular culture.