Secret Service

Celebrity Profiles

The relationship between the president of the United States and the Secret Service is defined by law, policy, and operational necessity. By law, the Secret Service is responsibl...

person

Ryan HSM 2 is a designation used in U.S. federal government circles to refer to an individual holding the role of Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy Director of the Se...

career-explainer

This article explains what it means to be a Secret Service agent, focusing on the knowledge, responsibilities, and career path you can expect. It is designed as an evergreen res...

security-protocols

Do U.S. presidents wear bulletproof vests? When appearing in public, presidents typically wear lightweight, hidden ballistic protection as part of a broader protective ensemble...

law-enforcement

The U.S. Secret Service is a federal law enforcement agency within the Department of Homeland Security, tasked with both protective and criminal investigative missions. The shor...

security-protocols

The question of Secret Service protection for former presidents sits at the intersection of law, policy, and operational security. This evergreen explainer clarifies how permane...

Status Updates

Interest in “Clint Hill death” centers on whether former Secret Service agent Clint Hill is deceased and, if not, what his current status is. This status-clarifying article...

Status Updates

In the TV series Designated Survivor, Chuck is a U.S. Secret Service agent assigned to the Presidential detail. Across Seasons 1 and 2, he appears in multiple episodes as a capa...

security-history

On March 30, 1981, the Washington Hilton Hotel became the scene of an event that shaped modern Secret Service operations and presidential security policy. Former President Ronal...

News Updates

As of this update, official sources have not confirmed a shooting at the White House today. Law enforcement and Secretary jurisdictions continue to monitor the grounds and surro...