WASHINGTON — The U.S. Secret Service recently notified Vice President Kamala Harris’ office about an incident involving one of its agents and a “misconduct allegation,” according to spokespeople for both the USSS and the vice president's office.
In a statement about the incident, Harris' office said it takes the “safety of staff seriously” and that it has “zero tolerance for sexual misconduct.”
Secret Service has placed the individual on administrative leave pending the inquiry, according to the USSS spokesperson.
“The U.S. Secret Service Office of Professional Responsibility is investigating a misconduct allegation involving an employee," an agency spokesperson said. "The Secret Service holds its personnel to the highest standards. The employee has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.”
Harris' office said it was recently alerted about the incident.
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