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William Snelson
Assistant Director,
Tactical Operations

William D. Snelson is the Assistant Director of the Tactical Operations Division for the U.S. Marshals Service. He manages, administers and executes the development, implementation and execution of tactical programs, policies and procedures. Mr. Snelson directs the operation of: the Special Operations Group; the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Strategic National Stockpile Security Operations Program; the Communications Center; the Emergency Operations Center; the Special Assignments Program; the Continuity of Operations Program; the Continuity of Government Program; the Explosives Detection Canine Program; the Critical Incident Response Team Program; and the Incident Management Program. Mr. Snelson is the principal advisor to the Associate Director for Operations on the aforementioned programs.