Protection - United States Secret Service
In 1906, Congress passed legislation and funds for the Secret Service to provide presidential protection. Over the years the number of our protectees and the scope of the protective …
FY20 Protective Operations - United States Secret Service
The pace and procedures for operations this year, set against a global pandemic, amongst volatile protests and demonstrations on the perimeters of the White House, as well as during a …
Safeguarding Places - United States Secret Service
The places we protect include the White House and grounds; any building in which Presidential offices are located; the Treasury Building and grounds; the residence and grounds of the Vice …
Protecting Leaders - United States Secret Service
Temporary protectees -- such as presidential and vice presidential candidates or nominees and foreign heads of state -- are staffed with special agents on temporary assignment from our …
Special Operations Division: Counter Assault Team (CAT)
The Counter Assault Team (CAT) is a specialized unit within the U.S. Secret Service that provides full-time, global tactical support to the Presidential Protective Division. On order, CAT will also …
Special Operations Division - United States Secret Service
The Specialized Rifle Unit (SRU) provides enhanced external and middle perimeter security at designated protective venues including the White House. SRU members work closely with …
Frequently Asked Questions About Us - United States Secret Service
In regard to presidential campaign, the Secret Service is authorized by law (18 United States Code § 3056) to protect: Major presidential and vice presidential candidates and their spouses …
Securing Events - United States Secret Service
We secure events of national security importance, such as the State of the Union address each year, or the presidential inauguration each new presidential term.
The Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC), as authorized by The Presidential Threat Protection Act of 2000, conducts operationally relevant research, training, …
2022 Annual Report - United States Secret Service
Oct 21, 2021 · The Secret Service’s protective intelligence endeavors began in 1907 when Congress authorized the Secret Service to provide presidential protection following the 1901 …