COMMISSIONER KERLIKOWSKE

 

From:
Sam: mesday, December 13, 101
sub)- Depanure n1 Assisiani Klein




extend my gratitude and thanks Ia Assistant Commissioner Matthew Klein of the Office of Professional 

Responsibility, who recently announced his intention to leave us Customs and Border Protection. 

Mr. Klein was appointed to the Senior Executive Service position of Assistant Commissioner, internal Affairs

(now Professional Responsibilily), and sworn in on June 8, 2015. Prior to joining CBP, Mr. Klein served for 26

years with the Washington, DC. Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). Klein's leadership experience at

MPD, which included positions as Commander oflntemal Affairs Division, Commander of Recruiting and

Background Investigations, Director orcivil Rights and Force and Commanding Offioer of

Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT), uniquely prepared him to lead CBP's Office ofrrofessional

Responsibility

As Assistant Commissioner, Mr. Klein played a critical role reinforcing CBP's commitment to integrity and
promoting accountability and transparency, During his tenure Mr. Klein spearheaded enons to advance Use of
Fame investigation reams, solidified the National Use of Force Review Board process. built coalitions with the
Office General and immigration and Customs Enforcement office of Professional Responsibility,
improved investigative timelines, and informed and advanced the recommendations of the integrity Advisory
Panel. As CBP's chief security officer, Mr. chin entranced CBP's physical, information, and personnel

security programs

Klein is a remarkable public servant whose contributions to CBP will benefit our agency and our nation for
years to come. I am deeply grateful for MR Klein's dedicated service and wish him all the best as he opens a

new chapter in his life

R. Gil Keriikowske
Commissioner

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