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National Special Security Event (NSSE)

Last Updated: | Press Releases

Statement from Acting Secretary Pekoske on the 59th Presidential Inauguration

The Acting Secretary released the following statement commending the men and women of the U.S. Secret Service for their efforts to secure the 59th Presidential Inauguration:

Last Updated: | Publication

Expanding the Period of Designation of the 59th Presidential Inauguration as a National Special Security Event

On January 12, Acting Secretary Gaynor issued a memorandum expanding the period of the 59th Presidential Inauguration National Special Security Event to begin on January 13, 2021.

Last Updated: | Publication

Special Event Assessment Rating (SEAR) Events Fact Sheet

SEAR events are voluntarily submitted special events, which are sent to the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Office of Operations Coordination (OPS) by state, local, and federal officials for a risk assessment.

Last Updated: | Testimony

Written testimony of USSS for a House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform hearing titled “Oversight of the Secret Service”

U.S. Secret Service (USSS) Chief Strategy Officer Tom Dougherty addresses recent USSS accomplishments, the challenges ahead, and the efforts the Director and his staff have undertaken to ensure that the Secret Service is an agency that continuously improves.

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Office of Homeland Security Situational Awareness

The Office of Homeland Security Situational Awareness (OSA) provides information to the DHS Secretary, senior leaders, and the homeland security enterprise to enable decision-making and more.