(Washington, D.C.) – Earlier today, the Secret Service conducted a dynamic
training exercise on the White House Complex. The exercise was developed
over the course of several months by the Secret Service Joint Exercise and
External Training Section.
“The Secret Service is bound to the unique no fail mission of protecting the
White House,” said Secret Service Director Randolph Alles. “The worldwide
threat environment is real. These threats require us to constantly train so that
we can evolve with the trends and tactics of our adversaries.”
Today’s training exercise offered participants the opportunity to deal with
potential critical incidents they could encounter at the White House and how
to respond accordingly. During the exercise, the Secret Service reviewed
command, control and communication procedures, response force
coordination and effectiveness and other security measures.
The exercise will enhance the knowledge and proficiency of the Secret Service
and further our protective mission.