Chapter 676 Thanksgiving and promotion and salary increase

A week later, the operations center changed its usual tense and busy atmosphere. Colorful ribbons were hung up and balloons were hung up. Computers and desks were temporarily moved to other offices, leaving enough space.

Thanksgiving is an important holiday in the United States. Needless to say its origin, the Indians, the real masters of this continent, have never celebrated this holiday.

Not long ago, the FBI New York office successfully rescued 26 elementary school students in a school bus kidnapping case. It also happened to be Thanksgiving a week later, so a lively Thanksgiving party was naturally held in the federal building.

This may be the first time in the history of the FBI's New York office that so many children have gathered. Not only did 25 of the 26 elementary school students who were kidnapped come, many agents who have married families also brought their children.

The theme of the usual Thanksgiving party is only the three F's, namely food, family and football. The whole family gathers together to pray hand in hand, enjoy a turkey dinner, and then gather in front of the TV to watch the NFL (Professional Football). Major League Football's annual Thanksgiving Day game.

Because it is an activity mainly for children, the party time is set at noon. Just like watching NBA on Christmas, watching NFL games on Thanksgiving is also an old American tradition. At this time, three Thanksgiving games are being played on the big screen. In the first game of the game, the Detroit Lions faced the Minnesota Vikings.

Jack didn't have much interest in football. He just smiled and took a glass of orange juice and sat on the sofa nearby to watch Sister Hannah playing with the children.

The food at the party was all brought by parents. Except for a huge roast turkey that almost no one touched, most of the food was sweets such as pumpkin pie and apple pie, and the sugar content was lethal. .

The stimulating effect of sugar on the central nervous system of children is comparable to that of adults. Soon these little devils, who at first seemed a little reserved after entering a law enforcement agency such as the FBI, revealed their true colors one by one.

Maybe it was because there were no alcoholic drinks to add to the fun, and there weren't many adults in front of the screen, but there were a bunch of noisy children adding to the fun, and the party atmosphere was quite lively.

Everyone from the "Most Wanted Criminals Department" was also present, but Lacroix did not bring his daughter. After all, Tully's mother is an Aboriginal person, so she would not be able to celebrate Thanksgiving.

Lacroix only appeared for a short while and then disappeared. Jack didn't pay attention at first, but soon Dana Moger called him to her office.

In addition to the female boss, there was also a cheerful Lacroix and an equally happy Jubal in the office. Then someone heard news that shocked his jaw.

"Are you going to leave the FBI?" Of course, Jack didn't ask this question to his female boss, but to Lacroix who was sitting across from her desk.

"Yes, as you just heard, ICE is reorganizing and urgently needs manpower, and they extended an olive branch to me." A smile appeared on Lacroix's old face.

"The bureau has approved that I can retire early under a special policy and then go to ICE to hold a position similar to the Department of Internal Affairs."

"Uh, should I say congratulations?" Jack took the initiative to reach out and shake his hand, which sounded like a good thing.

"Of course, this is part of the sincerity shown by DHS (Department of Homeland Security)." The amount of information revealed in Dana Moure's words made someone raise an eyebrow. It seems that ICE has been tormented a lot this time. , even its parent department, DHS, is under pressure.

"So?" Jack sat down in a seat next to him, waiting for their next step. What does this matter have to do with him?

"So because of Lacroix's departure, his original action team will be reorganized. The CID (Criminal Investigation Department) agreed that we imitate the BAU model and establish an action team targeting wanted criminals nationwide."

The female boss's words made Jack's heart skip a beat. Could it be possible?

"Congratulations Jack, you will soon be a Supervisory Special Agent. I propose to Ms. Moger that you and Jubal take the lead in forming and leading this action team."

This time it was Lacroix and Jubal who congratulated Jack together. The happiness came so suddenly that people were a little confused for a moment. Jack opened his mouth slightly and his eyes moved back and forth on the three people's faces.

"Is it definitely Thanksgiving and not April Fool's Day?"

This is a one-year promotion pace. At this promotion rate, wouldn't it be true that I could become the FBI director before the age of 30 and then retire honorably?

Of course, this is purely random thinking, and Jack has no interest in entering the political circle, and 80% of this unusual promotion is due to the previous medal, but he can't help but feel a little arrogant. With the speed of promotion, he can't do it himself. What a great opportunity to be on equal footing with Hotchner in his early 30s.

The three of them laughed for a while, and then the female boss explained their idea to Jack. The team to be formed did not have as special status as the BAU team led by Rosie, and it was also a bit lower in level.

After all, the latter is directly affiliated with NCAVC (National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime), and his treatment is at the level of a biological son.

As for the current action team, although it is nominally under the CID (Criminal Investigation Department), the administrative establishment is still under the name of the New York office for the time being.

To put it simply, their tasks are issued by CID, and they are usually obliged to assist the New York office in handling cases. They can even freely choose any one on the long wanted list. Of course, the premise is that they have received relevant clues or have reasonable possessions. reasons.

So forget about the Gulfstream aircraft that are on call 24 hours a day. The office location is independent, just between JFK Airport and Long Beach. There is a property confiscated by the FBI, a two-story building with a huge underground garage.

Although Jack is about to be promoted, even if he is an Inspector Special Agent, he is still not high enough to hold an administrative position in a team, so Jubal has also been promoted.

The letters in front of his assistant chief (ASAC) (Assistant Special Agent-in-Charge) will soon be removed and he will be promoted to official supervisor-Special Agent-in-Charge.

In other words, the structure of this team will be similar to that of the BAU. Jubal will be equivalent to Hotchner's position, and Jack will be responsible for the role of on-site commander.

Of course, Lacroix didn't just leave. He would not officially retire for at least half a year. Therefore, Dana Moge also gave a time limit of up to 8 months. In other words, Jack and Jubal had more than half a year. Time slowly completed the formation of this group.

"So even if I choose from non-current FBI agents, they will still have time to complete Quantico's training in time and join the team, right?" To be honest, Jack was really moved when he heard this.