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.
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.
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.
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.
National Special Security Events Credentialing - United States …
What is a National Special Security Event (NSSE) and who determines which events are deemed a NSSE? The Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) is responsible for designating events as NSSEs. Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-5) grants the Secretary this authority.
Statement from the U.S. Secret Service on Inauguration Security
Jan 8, 2021 · The inauguration of the President of the United States is a foundational element of our democracy. The safety and security of all those participating in the 59th Presidential Inauguration is of the utmost importance.
Safeguarding Places - United States Secret Service
We ensure the security of key facilities in support of our total protective mission, including locations where the nation's highest elected leaders live and work, as well as the foreign diplomatic missions around Washington, D.C.