Key West Police Chief Sean Brandenburg this week was invited, along with representatives of other South Florida law enforcement agencies, to meet with FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino.
The meeting included just over a dozen agency representatives. In a roundtable discussion, Bongino discussed the FBI’s philosophy of partnerships among agencies. He described the FBI resources available to enhance those partnerships.
Bongino noted that the first half of the year crime statistics are being compiled and they are looking good.
“He credited the boots on the ground for improving statistics,” said Brandenburg. “The partnerships he described are a fundamental foundation of law enforcement here in the Keys. This meeting was an honor, and it was also a great opportunity to meet with our partners who support Key West during our big events like Fantasy Fest and the boat races.”
Following the roundtable, Bongino met individually with Brandenburg and the others. He was selected in February by FBI Director Kash Patel to serve as the deputy director of the FBI. His career began as an NYPD officer. He joined the U.S. Secret Service in 1999 as a special agent. He received a Department of Justice award for his role in the successful investigation and prosecution of white collar criminals while assigned to the Financial Fraud Task Force.
In 2010, Bongino concluded his protective duty assignment and returned to the Baltimore Field Office. His most recent job before being appointed deputy director of the FBI, was as a conservative – and at times controversial – podcast host.
