Hartford & New Haven, CT, September 28, 2026 — Andrew Bailey, who has served as a deputy director at the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), has announced his departure from the agency. Bailey is set to leave his post after holding the position for just over one year. His plans include returning to the state of Missouri.

The FBI has not publicly released specific details regarding the exact date of Bailey’s departure or the circumstances leading to his decision to leave the agency. His tenure as deputy director, which began just over a year ago, marks a significant period in his career with the federal law enforcement agency.

Bailey’s transition back to Missouri was confirmed as part of his announcement. Further information regarding his future role or activities within Missouri was not immediately available. The FBI has yet to announce a successor for the deputy director position or outline the timeline for appointing a new official.

The role of deputy director at the FBI is a senior leadership position, typically involved in overseeing major investigative and operational functions of the bureau. Departures from such high-level positions often lead to internal reviews and adjustments in departmental leadership structure.

As of the announcement, the specific reasons behind Bailey’s departure after a year in the role have not been detailed. The FBI is expected to provide further updates on leadership changes as they occur.


Story summarized from the original created by ERIC TUCKER, Associated Press on www.wtnh.com, see more information here.

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