Coleen Rowley, the Minneapolis FBI agent whose outspoken criticisms triggered a furor over lapses in the government's pre-Sept. 11 counterterrorism efforts, retired from the bureau Friday.
Rowley ended her 24-year FBI career just 11 days after turning 50, a milestone that made her eligible for a full pension.
Though she has traversed the country speaking about ethics, integrity and civil liberties since gaining celebrity, Rowley said she has no immediate plans.
She said, however, that she would like to be considered for appointment to the new federal Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board. The new law overhauling the nation's intelligence apparatus directs the Department of Homeland Security to create the board to ensure that counterterrorism investigations and arrests do not infringe on people's rights.
"Although it's widely presumed to not be very effective, because they don't have subpoena powers," she said.
But it would give her a chance to use her background as a constitutional law adviser at the bureau, she said. She has written articles about the importance of preserving civil liberties in the nation's anti-terrorism climate.
Star Tribune articleRowley ended her 24-year FBI career just 11 days after turning 50, a milestone that made her eligible for a full pension.
Though she has traversed the country speaking about ethics, integrity and civil liberties since gaining celebrity, Rowley said she has no immediate plans.
She said, however, that she would like to be considered for appointment to the new federal Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board. The new law overhauling the nation's intelligence apparatus directs the Department of Homeland Security to create the board to ensure that counterterrorism investigations and arrests do not infringe on people's rights.
"Although it's widely presumed to not be very effective, because they don't have subpoena powers," she said.
But it would give her a chance to use her background as a constitutional law adviser at the bureau, she said. She has written articles about the importance of preserving civil liberties in the nation's anti-terrorism climate.
First of all, kudos to Ms. Rowley for speaking out.
Secondly, I guess it would be a logical career move to go to an agency that won't have any real power, but can make noises like it's upholding civil liberties.
...and hey, do what you want...you will anyway.
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