HARRISBURG – Gov. Edward G. Rendell has announced the resignation of James F. Powers, director of the Pennsylvania Office of Homeland Security.
“I have accepted the resignation of Col. Powers, effective Oct. 8, 2010. I do so out of our mutual concern that the function of homeland security is too important to be subject to the distractions resulting from one operation, or one man. Jim’s resignation is indicative of his 30-year career of service to our nation, where he always put country before self,” the Governor said.