Source: US FBI
For years, he threatened state legislators and police officers and business owners. Some people even had to move to end the harassment. You have a right to free speech in this country, but you do not have the right to threaten and terrorize people. It felt good to be able to identify the person responsible for these threats and bring him into court.
What does it mean to make room at the table? Why does it matter?
Diversity matters in organizations—especially in organizations like the FBI. Several years ago on a search in a crimes against children case, we needed the mother and child to leave the home so we could carry out the warrant. The mother was understandably distraught and unwilling to cooperate. I was able to recognize her fear and speak with her mother to mother. She needed to know that she would be given enough time to pack up what she needed for herself and her child. I was also able to explain to her what was going to happen next. By seeing the why behind her reaction, I was able to de-escalate a tense situation.