By Steve Neavling
ticklethewire.com
The head of the FBI in Boston is retiring after 26 years of service with the agency.
Vincent B. Lisi, who was appointed to run the Boston field office two years ago, plans to join the private sector as a director of security, his spokeswoman told the Boston Globe.
“Vince has worked tirelessly during his tenure . . . and the district has clearly benefited from his expertise and dogged work ethic,” U.S. Attorney Carmen M. Ortiz said. “He truly exemplifies public service as evidenced by his long and impressive career.”
Boston Police Commissioner William Evans lauded Lissi for his “help, support and professionalism” in keeping the region safe.
“During his time in Boston, the already strong relationship between the FBI and the BPD only got stronger, and [Lisi] will be missed,” Evans said.
Lisi, who took over the position three months after the Boston Marathon attack, oversaw FBI operations in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire and Rhode Island.
Details of his job weren’t immediately clear.
