The U.S. Secret Service hosted visiting police executives Saturday at the White House as part of National Police Week. The guests were from the Atlanta Police Department, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, Chicago Police Department, Miami-Dade Police Department, Milwaukee Police Department, Philadelphia Police Department and Phoenix Police Department. Guests were treated to a guided tour of the mansion, as well as several demonstrations from the U.S. Secret Service Uniformed Division.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Secret Service hosted seven visiting police executives Saturday at the White House as part of National Police Week. The guests were from select police departments and were treated to a guided tour of the mansion, as well as several demonstrations from the U.S. Secret Service Uniformed Division.
The group was greeted by U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle and the tour was led by Chief Alfonso Dyson and Assistant Chief Richard Macauley of the Uniformed Division. Those participating in the event include representatives from the:
- Atlanta Police Department
- Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department
- Chicago Police Department
- Miami-Dade Police Department
- Milwaukee Police Department
- Philadelphia Police Department
- Phoenix Police Department
The demonstrations included a showcase of the U.S. Secret Service canine unit’s explosive detection and personnel screening capabilities; a presentation from the Hazardous Agent Mitigation Medical Emergency Response, or HAMMER, Team; a meet and greet with the counter sniper and specialized rifle units; a tour of the Crime Scene Search Unit vehicle; a discussion with the Emergency Response Team; a briefing from the Mission Assurance Mobile Field Force; and more.
“The Secret Service values the strong relationships we have with our local law enforcement partners,” Director Cheatle said. “We work hand in hand with local law enforcement to protect our nation’s leaders and investigate cases of financial fraud. Inviting our partners to the White House gives them a glimpse of our mission and capabilities, and we believe it will encourage further collaboration.”
The U.S. Secret Service Uniformed Division is comprised of roughly 1,600 officers. These men and women safeguard the White House, the Vice President’s residence at the Naval Observatory and Embassy Row in Washington, D.C. They also travel around the world to work with the Secret Service's more than 3,600 special agents to secure facilities and venues for protectees.
“Opportunities like this allow us to come together for fellowship and collaboration,” said Commissioner Danielle Outlaw of the Philadelphia Police Department. “It gives us an incredible view of what the Secret Service provides and what services are available in times of need.”
“I just want to thank the Secret Service for their partnership,” said Michael Sullivan, Interim Chief of Police for the Phoenix Police Department. “It is especially important today when we are here for the Candlelight Vigil at Police Week to be able to see the history and what we all swore an oath to defend.”
Police department chiefs and representatives were provided a demonstration of capabilities by the U.S. Secret Service Uniformed Division during a White House tour Saturday, May 13, 2023.