Treasury Checks, U. Savings Bonds, U. Treasury Notes, bonds, and bills; electronic funds transfer EFT including Treasury disbursements and fraud within Treasury payment systems; fraud involving U. Department of Agriculture Food Coupons and Authority to Participate ATP cards; Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation investigations; Farm Credit Administration violations; fraud and related activity in connection with identification documents and fraudulent commercial, fictitious instruments, foreign securities.
The Division also coordinates the activities of the U. Secret Service Organized Crimes Program, and oversees money laundering investigations. Federal, state, county, and local law enforcement organizations are valued partners of the Secret Service in every phase of its investigative and protective operations. Citizens also assist the Secret Service in various ways by: learning about counterfeiting and fraud; taking steps to protect themselves from these crimes; and by reporting any suspicious occurrences to their local police or Secret Service office.
The support of all Americans helps the Secret Service succeed in its dual investigative and protective missions.
When to contact the U. Secret Service:. When you have knowledge or evidence of:. If you do not wish to call, it is better to write to them at the address below. If you are not located near any of the listed offices, then you can contact the nearest American Embassy or Consulate and speak with a Legal Attache. The Attache will either direct you to the correct office or contact the Secret Service on your behalf. If you are unsure about contacting a U. Suite Washington, DC The Secret Service is open to calls from those living abroad who want to report o U.
Reporting, crime-fighting, and victim resource links. About Us. Contact Us. Site Map. Secret Service U. Personnel is posted and are alerted to specific problems associated with the visit. Intelligence information is discussed, identification specified, and emergency options outlined. Prior to the arrival of the protectee, checkpoints are established, and access to the secured area is limited.
During the visit, Secret Service and local law enforcement personnel form a network of support for members of the detail surrounding the protectee. The Secret Service command post acts as the communication center for protective activities, monitor emergencies, and keeps all participants in contact with one another. After the visit, agents analyze every step of the protective operation, record unusual incidents, and suggest improvements for the future. Protective research is an important ingredient in all security operations.
Agents and specialists assigned to protective research also evaluate information received from other law enforcement and intelligence agencies regarding individuals or groups who may pose a threat to protectees. The Secret Service Uniformed Division, initially a force comprised of a few members of the military and the Metropolitan Police Department, began formalized protection of the White House and its grounds in Harding prompted the establishment of a White House Police Force.
It was not until , after an unknown intruder managed to walk into the White House dining room, that President Herbert Hoover recognized the need for the White House Police and the Secret Service to join forces. President Hoover wanted the Secret Service to exclusively control every aspect of Presidential protection; therefore, Congress placed the supervision of the White House Police under the direction of the Chief of the Secret Service.
After several name revisions, the force officially adopted its current name, the United States Secret Service Uniformed Division in Officers of the Uniformed Division carry out their protective responsibilities through special support units Countersniper, Canine Explosive Detection Team, Emergency Response Team, Crime Scene Search Technicians, Special Operations Section, Magnetometers and a network of fixed security posts, foot, bicycle, vehicular and motorcycle patrols.
The official website of the Secret Service states that the Presidential Protection Act of , extended protection for former presidents starting with Pres.
George W. Bush, for the rest of their lives up from ten years. Better security is to have an honest government like when Truman used to drive himself around and citizens could picnic on their White House lawn. The need for elite commandos surrounding the President at all times is an indication of how much the people hate the politicians. Your email address will not be published. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam.
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