Fred Sams Comments on Increasing Potential for Woman to Direct FBI

PHILADELPHIA, PA, April 15, 2013

Fred Sams is a respected law enforcement professional who carries more than 50 years' worth of experience in the field that has endured many changed throughout the modern era. In 1967, Sams made significant headway in his career as a member of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, under the guidance of the agency's first director J. Edgar Hoover. While the FBI has seen great progress as technologies and practices have improved, a potential first for the agency has won the attention of Sams--the possible appointment of the FBI's first female director.

According to a recent article from The Washington Post, "The Obama administration has begun to search for a replacement for FBI Director Robert S. Mueller III, and for the first time one of the leading contenders is a woman. One of several people under consideration, according to current and past administration officials, is Lisa Monaco, who left a senior post at the Justice Department this month to become President Obama's top counterterrorism adviser."

While the prospects of having Monaco as FBI director has led to increasing attention from media and the public due to her gender, Fred Sams notes that it is important that the government keep skill sets at the forefront. Fred Sams comments, "Lisa Monaco could be the right person for the job, but it essential that the government recognize the importance of this position and appoint a professional who has the right skills--rather than simply focusing on the gender equality issues surrounding the matter."

In terms of what is to be expected of the next Director of the FBI, the article suggests that Mueller will leave "very big shoes to fill." However, the responsibilities of the position may prove quite different than they have in the past as the article reveals, "The next FBI director will lead an agency with a more complex and demanding mission than the agency Mueller took before the Sept. 11 attacks. Since then, he has led the bureau's evolution from traditional crime fighting to a heavy focus on preventing terrorist attacks." With those needs in mind, Fred Sams explains that Monaco's experience with counterterrorism could qualify her for the position.

While the decision for the next FBI director has yet to be made, Fred Sams believes that the fact that a woman is at the forefront for consideration is something worth celebrating. Sams concludes, "It has only been four decades since women were allowed to serve as special agents in the FBI--it is truly amazing that society and the government has made so much progress that now a woman can be respected for her talent and skills and considered to lead this trusted agency."

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Fred Sams is a leading professional in the law enforcement field who carries more than 50 years of experience. In 1967, Sams made extensive progress in his career as he was accepted as a member of the Federal Bureau of Investigation under J. Edgar Hoover. Later, Fred Sams expanded his experience by working with numerous law enforcement organizations including the Miami, the Metro-Dade and the Fairfax County, Virginia Police Departments. Dedicated to learning various aspects of the law, he also served as a member of the Law Offices of Melvin M. Belli--a noted California attorney. In addition to these professional endeavors, Sams served as the Director of Forensics for two Sheriff's Departments, giving him extensive experience in the crime lab atmosphere. With this firsthand exposure, he has had the ability to become a regionally prominent forensic investigator, allowing him to provide expert insight on homicide cases in the areas he has served.