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Press Release

First INTERPOL Washington Chief Visits

For Immediate Release
INTERPOL Washington
Current USNCB Director Wayne H. Salzgaber presents the first USNCB Chief, Kenneth S. Giannoules, with a token of appreciation.
Current USNCB Director Wayne H. Salzgaber presents a token of appreciation to the first USNCB Chief, Kenneth S. Giannoules.

On Monday, September 10th, Kenneth S. Giannoules, the first Chief of INTERPOL Washington, the U.S. National Central Bureau (USNCB), visited the agency. He led the USNCB from 1969 to 1974 when the organization was an office in the Department of the Treasury. Giannoules met with current Director Wayne H. Salzgaber, toured the facilities, and addressed INTERPOL Washington staff. A career Secret Service agent, Giannoules helped to protect U.S. Presidents Truman, Eisenhower, Kennedy, and Johnson.

Updated September 22, 2025