The FBI: Combating America’s Head-On Collision

The FBI: Combating America’s Head-On Collision
FBI Director James B. Comey speaks during the announcement of charges against FIFA officials at a news conference in New York on May 27, 2015. Don Emmert/AFP/Getty Images
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As requested by the FBI, I delivered a presentation titled “The FBI: Honor, Leadership, Protecting America” on May 28 for its New York Field Office leadership development series.

This is a follow-up to numerous presentations for the bureau highlighting leadership, vigilance, and collaboration between law enforcement, private security, and all law-abiding people as critical to America’s security.

Safeguarding our homeland and protecting the nation are the responsibilities of everyone. Each person has a role to play and must have their eyes wide open to dangers that threaten freedom, democracy, and our way of life.

The world is a much different place since the tragedy of 9/11. The order of the day is an abundance of caution and a clarion call to do something immediately if we suspect something.

America’s security and morale can change in a heartbeat but terrorism is preventable.

America’s Head-On Collision

During this FBI presentation, I used my signature metaphor of a head-on train collision causing catastrophic chaos, painting the picture of America’s crisis of leadership and culture of violence.

FBI Director James Comey joins other federal officials, including Attorney General Loretta Lynch (L) at a press conference in New York regarding the indictments of nine FIFA officials and five corporate executives on corruption and racketeering charges. (Courtesy of FBI)
FBI Director James Comey joins other federal officials, including Attorney General Loretta Lynch (L) at a press conference in New York regarding the indictments of nine FIFA officials and five corporate executives on corruption and racketeering charges. Courtesy of FBI
Vincent J. Bove
Vincent J. Bove
Author
Vincent J. Bove, CPP, is a national speaker and author on issues critical to America. Bove is a recipient of the FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award for combating crime and violence and is a former confidant of the New York Yankees. His newest book is “Listen to Their Cries.” For more information, see www.vincentbove.com