News from 2015
President Barack Obamas State of the Union Address
By Homeland Newswire | Jan 15, 2015
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC (1/16/15) - On Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015 at 9:00 p.m., the President will deliver the State of the Union address before a Joint Session of Congress in the U.S. Capitol Building. The United States Capitol Police and its law enforcement partners will provide security and traffic control for this event.
U.S. Secret Service and Ugandan Authorities Dismantle International Cyber Counterfeiting Conspiracy
By Homeland Newswire | Feb 6, 2015
News Release: Two Additional Members Plead Guilty to Racketeering and Counterfeit Currency Charges
U.S. Secret Service Disrupts Seattle Area Fraud Ring
By Homeland Newswire | Feb 26, 2015
News Release: Ten charged with identity theft, fraud
Secret Service Arrests Five Members of Columbus-Based Organized Crime Ring
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 3, 2015
News Release: Five Individuals Arrested and 44 ATM Machines Seized
Statement by Secretary Jeh C. Johnson Announcing the U.S. Secret Service Deputy Director and Creation of the Chief Operating Officer Position
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 3, 2015
News Release: Five Individuals Arrested and 44 ATM Machines Seized
Secret Service Arrests Eight Members of Atlanta-Based Organized Fraud Ring
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 24, 2015
News Release: Eight Individuals Arrested, Five in Custody, Sixteen Indicted
Agencies Announce Implementation Timeline for Enhanced Temporary Security for White House Complex
By Homeland Newswire | May 7, 2015
News Release: (WASHINGTON) Tomorrow, the United States Secret Service (USSS) and National Park
U.S. Secret Service Extradites Alleged Architect of Massive Global Cybercrime Operation
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 24, 2015
News Release: (Washington, D.C.) A multi-year cyber investigation, led by the U.S. Secret Service, culminated today in Brooklyn federal court with the arraignment of Ercan Findikoglu, (AKASegate). Findikoglu, 33, was arrested by the German BKA (Federal Investigative Police) on 12/18/13 pursuant to an arrest warrant ...
U.S. Secret Service Announces Updated Information Concerning the Visit of Pope Francis to Philadelphia, PA
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 30, 2015
News Release: (WASHINGTON, D.C.) - On Nov. 23, 2014, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson designated the visit of Pope Francis to Philadelphia, PA for the World Meeting of Families as a National Special Security Event (NSSE). When an event is designated a NSSE, the Secret Service assumes its mandated ...
George D. Mulligan Appointed Secret Service Chief Operating Officer
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 4, 2015
News Release: (Washington, D.C.) - United States Secret Service Director Joseph P. Clancy has announced the appointment of George D. Mulligan to the position of Chief Operating Officer, effective July 30th, 2015.
Jury Convicts Merced County Man of Possessing Child Pornography
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 2, 2015
News Release: FRESNO, Calif. After an eight-day trial in Fresno, a federal jury found Roger Cha, 30, of Atwater, guilty today of one count of possession of child pornography, Acting United States Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.
Pennsylvania Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Charge In Confrontation With Law Enforcement Near the White House
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 6, 2015
News Release: Defendant Was Shot After He Refused Repeated Commands to Drop Handgun
Secret Service Launches New Website and Mobile App
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 10, 2015
News Release: (Washington, D.C.) The United States Secret Service (USSS) announced today the launch of its newly revamped website and a free mobile application (app). The new website and app will provide the Secret Service with a more innovative and direct way to deliver important information to the public about the agencys missions and activities.
New York City Police Department Announces Street Closures and Expected Traffic Delays Relating to the Visit of Pope Francis
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 10, 2015
News Release: The New York City Police Department today announced street closures and anticipated traffic
Law Enforcement and Public Safety Agencies Announce Security Restrictions for the 2015 Papal Visit to New York, N.Y.
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 10, 2015
News Release: (New York, N.Y.) Today, Law Enforcement and Public Safety Agencies announce the Security Restrictions for the 2015 Papal Visit to New York, N.Y.
New York Man Convicted in Federal Court for His Role in Counterfeit Gift Card Shopping Spree
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 15, 2015
News Release: HARRISBURG - The United States Attorneys Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced today that on Sept. 14, a jury sitting in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania convicted Shavouy Paisley, age 24 of Queens, New York of criminal conspiracy to possess counterfeit or unauthorized access devices after a trial presided over by Senior U.S. District Court Judge William W. Caldwell.
U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center Releases Report on Attacks on Federal Government 2001 2013: Threat Assessment Considerations
By Homeland Newswire | Dec 2, 2015
News Release: (Washington, D.C.) Today, the U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC) is releasing a report, Attacks on Federal Government 2001 2013: Threat Assessment Considerations. The report analyzes the lone actors and groups who carried out 43 attacks directed toward federal facilities and/or federal officials between 2001 and 2013.