Protection - United States Secret Service
Our protective mission dates back to 1901, after the assassination of President William McKinley. Following the tragedy the Secret Service was authorized to protect the President of the United States. In 1906, Congress passed legislation and funds for the Secret Service to provide presidential protection.
Protecting Leaders - United States Secret Service
Protection for the President and Vice President of the United States is mandatory. All other individuals entitled to our protection may decline security if they choose.
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We ensure the safety of the president, the vice president, their families, the White House, the vice president’s residence, visiting foreign heads of state, former United States presidents and their spouses, and events of national significance.
Campaign 2024 - Candidate Protection - United States Secret Service
The Secret Service does not determine who qualifies for protection, nor is the Secret Service empowered to independently initiate candidate protection. By law, major Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates, as identified by the Secretary of Homeland Security, are eligible for Secret Service protection.
Written Testimony Before the Task Force on the Attempted …
Dec 5, 2024 · The Secret Service’s 2024 Presidential Campaign will likely be remembered in history for two assassination attempts on now President-elect Trump. Two separate incidents and two very different outcomes.
Timeline of Our History - United States Secret Service
In all, five separate National Special Security Events were associated with the Inauguration of President Barack Obama, and the Secret Service oversaw the implementation of the security plan for each of them.
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.
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 within 120 days of a general presidential election.
2025 Counting and Certification of Electoral Votes Designated a ...
Sep 11, 2024 · WASHINGTON – The 2025 Counting and Certification of Electoral Votes in Washington, DC on Jan. 6, 2025, has been designated a National Special Security Event by the Secretary of Homeland Security.
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 provide tactical support to designated protectees, protected venues, and …