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Department of Treasury United States Secret Service Strategic Plan FY 2000 - FY 2005
As we enter the 21st century, the Secret Service faces many challenges. The U.S. Secret Service Strategic Plan provides a roadmap to accomplish its protective and investigative missions. This plan serves as direct communication to the American public, to Congress, and to Secret Service employees outlining our priorities for the next five years, as well as the plans to accomplish them.
United States. Secret Service
2000-09
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Best Practices for Seizing Electronic Evidence
The purpose of this document is to develop a basic understanding of key technical and legal factors regarding searching and seizing electronic storage devices and media. As computers and related storage and communication devices proliferate in our society, so does the use of those devices in conducting criminal activities. Technology is employed by criminals as a means of communication, a tool for theft and extortion, and a repository to hide incriminating evidence or contraband materials. Law enforcement officers must possess up-to-date knowledge and equipment to effectively investigate today's criminal activity. The law enforcement community is challenged by the task of identifying, investigating and prosecuting individuals and organizations that use these and other emerging technologies to support their illicit operations.
United States. Secret Service
2002
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Know Your Money
This document from the United States Secret Service offers information on spotting authentic United States Currency.
United States. Secret Service
2008-04
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Making Schools Safer: Quick Reference Guide
"This study, the 'Safe School Initiative', published in 2002, examined school-based attacks carried out by current students or those who had recently left school. The study created a foundation of knowledge and guidance related to threat assessment - that is identifying, assessing, and managing risks - in K-12 schools. Following the study, the Secret Service again partnered with the Department of Education on an effort that examined why students who had information about a planned attack either withheld or came forward with the information. This second study, published in 2008, identified aspects of a school's climate that either facilitated or hindered information sharing. These efforts spurred schools to develop innovative programs that foster safer school climates, enhance the trust students have in school staff and administrators, and effectively identify potential threats and handle them in a thorough and systematic way."
United States. Secret Service
2013-05
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Cybersecurity for Executives
"In the era of continuous compromises, business executives are faced with the growing threat of malicious actors targeting and successfully penetrating their defenses at an alarming rate. Cyber-attacks are making the news daily, especially when they target major retailers, banks, and government agencies. Increasingly, businesses are relying on the connectivity (always online) and productivity (customization/remote access) of their information systems. Businesses are challenged with trying to deliver services to an expanding consumer base while trying to balance security with the convenience of usability. Connectivity, productivity and convenience are critical in the 21st century, but if not implemented properly, they can have devastating effects to security. Striking a balance between security and usability is not easy and is a constantly evolving process."
United States. Secret Service
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United States Secret Service: National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC) [website]
The U.S. Secret Services' National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC) provides leadership and guidance to the emerging field of threat assessment by offering timely advice to law enforcement, other professionals and organizations with responsibilities to investigate and/or prevent targeted violence. NTAC responds to the increasing public concern about targeted, violent attacks throughout the country.
United States. Secret Service
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U.S. Secret Service Interim Strategic Plan FY 2003-2008
Discusses the outlook, goals, objectives, and strategies of the Secret Service for FY 2003-2008
United States. Secret Service
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United States Secret Service [website]
The U.S. Secret Service is mandated by statute and executive order to protect the President and Vice President, their families, heads of state, and other designated individuals and to investigate violations of laws relating to counterfeiting of obligations and securities of the United States.
United States. Secret Service
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Take Charge: Fighting Back Against Identity Theft
"In the course of a busy day, you may write a check at the grocery store, charge tickets to a ball game, rent a car, mail your tax returns, change service providers for your cell phone, or apply for a credit card. Chances are you don't give these everyday transactions a second thought. But an identity thief does. Identity theft is a serious crime. People whose identities have been stolen can spend months or years - and thousands of dollars - cleaning up the mess the thieves have made of a good name and credit record. In the meantime, victims of identity theft may lose job opportunities, be refused loans for education, housing, or cars, and even get arrested for crimes they didn't commit. Humiliation, anger, and frustration are among the feelings victims experience as they navigate the process of rescuing their identity. Working with the U.S. Secret Service and other government agencies and organizations, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has produced this booklet to help you remedy the effects of an identity theft. It describes what steps to take, your legal rights, how to handle specific problems you may encounter on the way to clearing your name, and what to watch for in the future."
United States. Secret Service
2011-09
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United States Secret Service Strategic Plan FY 2008 - FY 2013
"The Secret Service's Strategic Plan for FY 2008 - FY 2013 is the road map for the next six years, laying out strategic goals and objectives, and the strategies for achieving them. This plan reflects the Secret Service's intent to build on its tradition of excellence while remaining dedicated to reinforcing its infrastructure, and maximizing efficiency, effectiveness and productivity at all levels."
United States. Secret Service
2008
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Executive Summary of Findings: Multi-Agency Response to Concerns Raised by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies for the 56th Presidential Inauguration
"The report entitled Multi-Agency Response to Concerns Raised by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies for the 56th Presidential Inauguration, dated March 17, 2009, represents a collective and collaborative effort of the principally-involved agencies to compile an assessment of the planning, execution and operational shortfalls of the Inaugural event in terms of security and crowd management. That report reflects the blending of viewpoints and perspectives fundamental to the multi-agency planning process that supports such an event."
United States. Secret Service
2009-03-20
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U.S. Secret Service 2010 Practical Pistol Match: Match Safety, Course, Equipment and Rules
This document details the U.S. Secret Service safety rules on weapon handling during the 2010 pistol matches.
United States. Secret Service
2010
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Incident Response and Planning Strategies When Notifying Law Enforcement
"As cyber incidents rapidly spread across the nation's financial and critical infrastructure an effective response requires close coordination from multiple stakeholders affected by the incident. The purpose of this document is to provide insight from the United States Secret Service Electronic Crimes Task Force on law enforcement's response as a stakeholder investigating cyber intrusions. Although there are a number of previously published incident response resources (articles, brochures, manuals and other printed materials, etc.) readily available, we are simply providing steps to consider when notifying law enforcement. A well-defined and organized response to a cyber incident requires a team effort. Getting the right people involved is essential to properly responding, coordinating, mitigating, and investigating your incident. Although law enforcement is just one of several stakeholders needed for a response strategy, our objective is to assist with the prevention, detection, and aggressive investigation of attacks on our nation's financial and critical infrastructures. The following three steps are intended to guide organizations when notifying law enforcement."
United States. Secret Service
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Press Release: Law Enforcement and Public Safety Agencies Announce Security Restrictions and Joint Transportation Plan for the 2016 Democratic National Convention Philadelphia, PA July 25-28
"This plan provides the general outlines for road closures, vehicular restricted zones, flight restricted zones and maritime restrictions. Additional information is available online for residents of Philadelphia and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, as well as for charter operators, through the websites and social media accounts listed at the end of this plan. Additions to this plan may be made prior to the start of events and will be updated on these accounts and associated websites. Specific questions regarding this transportation plan should be directed to the participating agencies as identified."
United States. Secret Service
2016-07-07
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Safe School Initiative: An Interim Report on the Prevention of Targeted Violence in Schools
"As reports from the U.S. Department of Education and others have shown, school id one of the safest places for our nation's children. However, several high-profile shootings in schools over the past decade have resulted in increased fear among students, parents, and educators. The Secret Service Safe Schools Initiative focuses on a rare but significant component of the problem of school violence- incidents of targeted violence in school. 'Targeted violence' is a term developed by the Secret Service to refer to any incident of violence where a known (or knowable) attacker selects a particular target prior to violent attack. This paper looks at how certain individuals might be at particular risk."
United States. Secret Service
Fein, Robert A.; Vossekuil, Bryan; Randazzo, Marisa R. (Marisa Reddy), 1967-
2000-10
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U.S. Secret Service Forms Three New Task Forces: Electronic crimes partnerships bring together law enforcement, academia and private sector [July 10, 2009]
"The United States Secret Service has announced the formation of three new Electronic Crimes Task Forces (ECTFs), a successful public-private partnership aimed at fighting high-tech computer-based crimes. The three new U.S.- based task forces are located in St. Louis, Kansas City and New Orleans and join an existing network of nationwide operations. The Secret Service also recently announced the creation of the first European Electronic Crimes Task Force, based in Rome, Italy, to provide a forum through which U.S. and European law enforcement agencies, the private sector and academia can collaborate to investigate, suppress and prevent computer- related crimes."
United States. Secret Service
2009-07-10
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United States Secret Service Signs Partnership Agreement with Italian Officials Establishing the First European Electronic Crimes Task Force: New Task Force to Combat Transnational Cyber Crime [July 6, 2009]
In this Press Release the United States Secret Service announces: "Creating the first European Electronic Crimes Task Force, the United States Secret Service has signed a memorandum of understanding with Italian police and postal officials to combat cybercrime. The task force, based on the U.S. Secret Service's highly successful domestic Electronic Crimes Task Force model, will be based in Rome, Italy, to provide a forum through which U.S. and European law enforcement agencies, the private sector and academia can collaborate to investigate, suppress and prevent computer-related crimes."
United States. Secret Service
2009-07-06
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Law Enforcement Cyber Incident Reporting: A Unified Message for State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Law Enforcement
"Cyber threats from malicious actors are a growing concern across the United States. Voluntary sharing of incident information between state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) law enforcement and the federal government is important to ensuring a safe and secure cyberspace. This document details different ways SLTT law enforcement partners can report suspected or confirmed cyber incidents to the federal government. No matter which 'door' SLTT law enforcement uses, information is shared within the federal government to provide an appropriate response while protecting citizens' privacy and civil liberties under the law." This document also lists "Key Contacts for SLTT Law Enforcement Cyber Incident Reporting" within the Department of Homeland Security (National Protection and Programs Directorate, United States Secret Service, Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations) and contacts within the Department of Justice (several offices within the FBI).
United States. Secret Service
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Fraud Advisory for Businesses: Corporate Account Take Over
This document addresses the problem of Cyber criminals targeting the financial accounts of owners and employees of small and medium sized businesses, resulting in significant business disruption and substantial monetary losses due to fraudulent transfers from these accounts.
United States. Secret Service
2010-10-18?
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Preventing Violent Attacks on Government Facilities and Personnel
"The U.S. Secret Service has a particular stake in preventing incidents of targeted violence toward government officials, facilities, and sites. In December 2015, the agency's National Threat Assessment Center published Attacks on Federal Government 2001-2013: Threat Assessment Considerations, a report that studied 43 attacks targeting federal government facilities and officials that occurred between 2001 and 2013. More than half of the attacks occurred outside of the Washington, D.C., metro area, affecting communities in 15 states. In these incidents, almost two-thirds of the attackers selected targets within 25 miles of their homes. Further, the offenders targeted not only federal buildings, but also federal officials at their private residences, federally funded university research labs, and federal agencies with offices in commercial buildings and shopping centers."
United States. Secret Service. National Threat Assessment Center
Keeney, Michelle M.; Alathari, Lina
2016-06
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Research in Brief: Attacks Against U.S. Federal Government Officials and Facilities, 2001 - 2013 [June 2016]
The following excerpt is from the monthly Research in Brief column offered by the IACP [International Association of Chiefs of Police] Advisory Committee. "This column features evidence-based research summaries that highlight actionable recommendations for Police Chief magazine readers to consider within their own agencies. The goal of the column is to feature research that is innovative, credible, and relevant to a diverse law enforcement audience." From the Column: "The U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC) recently completed a study exploring 43 attacks directed against U.S. federal government buildings, sites, and officials from 2001 to 2013.1 Incidents included in the study ranged from those in which there was no risk of harm to persons (e.g., explosives detonated outside unoccupied buildings) to those that caused significant harm to individuals or facilities. The study looked in detail at the execution of the incidents and the backgrounds of the offenders. In doing so, NTAC builds on existing best practices in the field of threat assessment by offering considerations for investigations and security practices. NTAC gathered data on each of the incidents and the perpetrators by researching open sources, including court documents, investigative reports and interviews, public records, government reports, personal communications of the offenders and others who knew them, and media reports. To enhance the consistency of the study results, the data were then coded based on standardized definitions."
United States. Secret Service. National Threat Assessment Center
Snook, Amanda
2016-06
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United States Secret Service: Fiscal Year 2008 Annual Report
"The FY2008 annual report focuses on the specific accomplishments related to the agency's core dual mission, coupled with the recognition that in order to grow and remain strong in an ever-changing security environment, Secret Service personnel must constantly have access to advanced training and exposure to diverse cultural and professional opportunities. As such, the three main sections of this annual report--Protection, Investigations and Mission Support and Human Capital--highlight the agency's specific initiatives and successes that are already meeting the goals identified in the United States Secret Service Strategic Plan (FY2008 -- FY2013) released in early 2008."
United States. Secret Service; United States. Department of Homeland Security
2008
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Mass Attacks in Public Spaces - 2017
"Between January and December 2017, 28 incidents of mass attacks, during which three or more persons were harmed, were carried out in public places within the United States (see map for locations). These acts violated the safety of the places we work, learn, shop, relax, and otherwise conduct our day-to-day lives. The resulting loss of 147 lives and injury to nearly 700 others had a devastating impact on our nation as a whole. As the uncertainty they caused continues to ripple through our communities, those charged with ensuring public safety strive to identify methods to prevent these types of attacks. To aid in these efforts, the U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC) examined these 28 incidents, to identify key themes for enhancing threat assessment and investigative practices."
United States. Secret Service. National Threat Assessment Center
2018-03
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Protecting America's Schools: A U.S. Secret Service Analysis of Targeted School Violence
From the Executive Summary: "Ensuring the safety of children at school is a responsibility that belongs to everyone, including law enforcement, school staff, mental health practitioners, government officials, and members of the general public. To aid in these efforts, the U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC) studied 41 incidents of targeted school violence that occurred at K-12 schools in the United States from 2008 to 2017. This report builds on 20 years of NTAC research and guidance in the field of threat assessment by offering an in-depth analysis of the motives, behaviors, and situational factors of the attackers, as well as the tactics, resolutions, and other operationally-relevant details of the attacks. The analysis suggests that many of these tragedies could have been prevented, and supports the importance of schools establishing comprehensive targeted violence prevention programs as recommended by the Secret Service in 'Enhancing School Safety Using a Threat Assessment Model: An Operational Guide for Preventing Targeted School Violence.' This approach is intended to identify students of concern, assess their risk for engaging in violence or other harmful activities, and implement intervention strategies to manage that risk. The threshold for intervention should be low, so that schools can identify students in distress before their behavior escalates to the level of eliciting concerns about safety."
United States. Secret Service. National Threat Assessment Center
2019-11
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Best Practices for Seizing Electronic Evidence, Version 2.0
"The purpose of this document is to develop a basic understanding of key technical and legal factors regarding searching and seizing electronic storage devices and media. Although technology brings forth with it new types of crimes and eventual passage of related laws, it is often only a vehicle or tool the criminal elements uses to assist in the commission of conventional crimes and terrorist acts. The misuse of technology affords suspects enhanced global access, intelligence/counter intelligence, anonymity, speed, distance and a mean for deploying booby traps."
United States. Department of Justice; United States. Secret Service
2004
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United States Secret Service: Fiscal Year 2010 Annual Report
"The mission of the United States Secret Service is to safeguard the nation's financial infrastructure and payment systems to preserve the integrity of the economy, and to protect national leaders, visiting heads of state and government, designated sites and National Special Security Events (NSSEs). [...] As a result of an increasingly complex global security environment, Secret Service personnel are leading new advances in international cooperation."
United States. Secret Service; United States. Department of Homeland Security
2011?
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United States Secret Service: Fiscal Year 2009 Annual Report
"The 2009 Annual Report of the United States Secret Service provides an opportunity to recognize and reflect on this past year's accomplishments, some of which were truly historic in nature. This is highlighted by the particular emphasis this report places on the 56th Presidential Inauguration. The Inauguration of President Barack Obama was the largest and most complex event this agency has undertaken. Due to our long-standing ability to partner and collaborate with other federal, state and local law enforcement, at day's end, the nation enjoyed a safe and secure event without a single Inaugural-related arrest."
United States. Secret Service; United States. Department of Homeland Security
2010
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Keylogger Malware in Hotel Business Centers
"As data breaches continue to result in devastating consequences for individual victims and often high reputational and financial risk for the entities that were breached, it's important to understand the balance of risk and convenience that your organization has chosen. Analysis from companies like Symantec, Trustwave and Verizon all reveal that data breaches have increased at an alarming rate since at least 2011. Unfortunately many of the reports state that malicious actors have targeted the Hospitality subsector over most others in that time frame. The following is an advisory for owners, managers and stakeholders in the hospitality industry, which highlights recent data breaches uncovered by the USSS [United States Secret Service]. The attacks were not sophisticated, requiring little technical skill, and did not involve the exploit of vulnerabilities in browsers, operating systems or other software. The malicious actors were able to utilize a low - cost, high impact strategy to access a physical system, stealing sensitive data from hotels and subsequently their guest's information. The NCCIC [National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center] and the USSS have provided some recommendations at the end of this document that may help prevent similar attacks on publicly available computers."
United States. Secret Service; United States. Department of Homeland Security
2014-07-10
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United States Secret Service Safe School Initiative Seminar
"In 2000, the U.S. Secret Service partnered with the U.S. Department of Education to conduct an analysis of the 41 school shootings that had taken place from 1974 - 2000. In light of recent events, George Mason University, The George Washington University, the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Secret Service have partnered to develop two seminars for the Washington DC Metropolitan area. The focus of the seminars is to assist school and law enforcement personnel in the prevention of further acts of violence from students or other persons within a school by bringing the results of the Safe School Initiative to the forefront."
United States. Secret Service; United States. Department of Education
2007
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Enhancing School Safety Using a Threat Assessment Model: An Operational Guide for Preventing Targeted School Violence [Brief]
"Over the last 20 years, the U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC) has conducted research, training, and consultation on threat assessment and the prevention of various forms of targeted violence. Following the tragedy at Columbine High School in April 1999, the Secret Service partnered with the Department of Education on two studies related to school safety. Published in 2002, the Safe School Initiative (SSI) examined 37 incidents of targeted violence that occurred at elementary and secondary schools to analyze the thinking and behavior of students who commit these attacks. The report, and accompanying guide, served as the impetus for establishing threat assessment programs in schools. In 2008, the agencies released the Bystander Study, a report that explored a key SSI finding that prior to most attacks, other students knew of the attackers' plans, yet most did not report it to an adult. The report highlighted the importance of creating safe school climates in which students are empowered to share their concerns. Since then, NTAC has continued to provide and update training to schools, law enforcement, and others on threat assessment and prevention practices."
United States. Secret Service. National Threat Assessment Center
2018-07
