Norton Thanks U.S. Marshal for D.C., Edwin Sloane, for Service Following Decision to Resign

*Nominating Commission Begins Accepting Applications*

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) today thanked Edwin D. Sloane, the U.S. Marshal for the District of Columbia, for his dedicated service over the past five years following his announcement that he will resign his office effective May 31, 2015. Norton recommended Sloane to President Obama for the position, which is responsible for the enforcement of federal law throughout the District.

"We are very pleased with the service of Edwin Sloane, a District of Columbia native, who served our city for nearly five years as U.S. Marshal," Norton said. "Marshal Sloane has excelled everywhere he has worked, and I know that he will continue to serve his hometown in other important ways."

Sloane has served in the U.S. Marshals Service since 1990, rising through the ranks and serving in several key positions, including Senior Inspector, Supervisory Deputy U.S. Marshal and Chief Deputy U.S. Marshal of the Virgin Islands and the District of Columbia. Sloane is a graduate of American University.

Due to the vacancy for the position of U.S. Marshal for the District of Columbia, Norton's Federal Law Enforcement Nominating Commission, chaired by Pauline Schneider, is accepting applications to fill the position. President Obama extended Norton senatorial courtesy to recommend candidates for U.S. Attorney, federal district judges, and other important federal law enforcement positions in the District.

Applicants should, but are not required to, have: (1) a minimum of four years of command-level law enforcement management duties, including personnel, budget, and accountable property issues, in a police department, sheriff's office or federal law enforcement agency; (2) experience in coordinating with other law enforcement agencies, particularly at the state and local level; (3) college-level academic experience; and (4) experience in or with county, state, and federal court systems or experience with protection of court personnel, jurors, and witnesses.

Interested candidates must submit their applications by Monday, July 13. Applications should consist of a résumé, three references, and a letter of interest outlining the applicant's qualifications and reasons they want the position. Applications should be sent to:

Pauline A. Schneider
Chair, Federal Law Enforcement Nominating Commission
Ballard Spahr LLP
1909 K Street NW, 12th Floor
Washington, DC 20006