U.S. Secret Service - Washington Field Office

Personnel from the U.S. Secret Service - Washington Field Office travel to New York to participate in UNGA which requires tremendous coordination from all of the partners involved. Training like this ensures interoperability between agencies and makes tactical responses seamless. #WFO #partnerships #OneTeam

Are you ready for a career with one of the most elite law enforcement agencies in the world? If so, come see us at the DMV Law Enforcement Career Fair on Saturday, September 27, from 11 am -2 pm. Our recruiters from the U.S. Secret Service - Washington Field Office will be on hand at 4665 Blue Plains Drive SW in Washington, D.C. to share the many exciting opportunities that a career with the U.S. Secret Service offers. We hope to see you then! #WFO #Recruiting #WeAreHiring

Today, we remember the 2,977 people who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. We honor the many first responders, our brothers and sisters at the U.S. Secret Service - New York Field Office, and the thousands of ordinary people who lived the value of selfless service that day - running toward the danger to help their fellow Americans. We especially remember U.S. Secret Service Master Special Officer Craig Miller who was killed in the attacks on the World Trade Center and Special Agent in Charge (SAIC) Charles (Chuck) L. Friend who is one of the nearly 300 people who died from 9/11-related illnesses from exposure to toxic materials. In the aftermath of those acts of extraordinary cowardice and evil, the nation set aside our differences and united to face the threat of terrorism. The attack on our homeland gave us a new perspective. What mattered most in that moment was that we were Americans – united in a common purpose to bring those involved to justice. While the attacks occurred on U.S. soil, the world shared our pain and mourned with us. Today, 9/11 remembrance ceremonies are being held across the globe – a reminder that the ripple effects of terrorism are far reaching and those who engage in it must be held accountable. As our leaders take part in 9/11 ceremonies in the nation’s capital today, the men and women of the U.S. Secret Service - Washington Field Office are honored to protect them. We remain vigilant in our mission…We honor those we lost…We will never forget… https://lnkd.in/eN9DZzip #9/11 #WFO #NeverForget

Congratulations to WFO's Special Agent Demere Houston who received the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department Medal of Merit Thursday! SA Houston was presented the award for his consistent leadership, and willingness to go above and beyond by taking ownership of problems and finding solutions. SA Houston is a great example of the dedication of the men and women of the U.S. Secret Service - Washington Field Office to our mission. Our relationships with our local partners are essential, and the excellent working relationship between WFO and MPD helps us ensure the safety of our protectees, visitors to, and citizens of Washington, D.C. on a daily basis. #WFO #Excellence #Partnership #OneTeam

What does an average day look like for the Special Agents at the U.S. Secret Service - Washington Field Office? The simple answer is no two days are the same! You could be greeting Air Force One, riding in a motorcade with the President of the United States, protecting visiting world leaders, conducting complex financial investigations...the list goes on. Interested in becoming part of one of the most elite law enforcement teams in the world? Click the link for info on how to become one of us. https://lnkd.in/gBQV9CcU #WFO #Recruitment #WeAreHiring

It's one of the fastest growing crimes in the United States, and you've probably never heard of it. It's called Synthetic Identity Fraud and here at the U.S. Secret Service - Washington Field Office we want to give you tools so you can avoid becoming a victim. 👉 Fraudsters who commit synthetic identity fraud steal information from unsuspecting individuals to create a synthetic identity. They often start with stolen personal data such as Social Security Numbers (SSNs), which are frequently bought and sold on the dark web. 👉 Children’s SSNs are particularly attractive targets because they usually go unused for years, making them less likely to raise red flags. 👉 Once the criminals have real data like an SSN, they combine it with fabricated personally identifiable information (PII), such as fake names, addresses, and phone numbers, to build a synthetic identity. This hybrid of real and false data forms a synthetic ID that looks authentic to most systems. 👉 Criminals may initially use the synthetic identity responsibly to build a credit history and score. Once a sufficient credit profile is established, they can exploit it for larger fraudulent activities, such as taking out loans or maxing out credit cards before disappearing. Because there is no clearly identifiable victim in this kind of fraud, it often goes unnoticed. So how do you protect yourself?🛡️ ✅ Regularly check credit reports and bank statements for any unauthorized activity and look for different names being associated with your social security number in your credit file. ✅ Use Strong passwords: Implement strong, unique passwords for online accounts and enable two-factor authentication where possible. ✅ Be Cautious with Personal Data: Limit the sharing of personal information and be wary of unsolicited requests for sensitive data. ✅ Lock your credit reports: Locking your credit file can make it more difficult for fraudsters to open up new credit in your name. When you need to apply for credit, you can temporarily unlock your credit report to complete your application. For more on Identity Theft click the link: https://lnkd.in/g96FkXh7 #WFO #TheMoreYouKnow #Fraud #Investigation

It's been a busy week at the U.S. Secret Service - Washington Field Office, with world leaders converging on the nation's capital for historic meetings. Protecting these foreign dignitaries and their families throughout their visits is a mission entrusted to us and it's a team effort to ensure the safety of every protectee. We're proud to serve the nation and privileged to witness history being made each and every day. #TeamFlagship #WFO #ProudToServe

Great investigative work by the U.S. Secret Service - Washington Field Office on the arrest of Nathalie Jones for the numerous threats she made against President Trump. Working with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Secret Service - New York Field Office, Jones was located and arrested after participating in a demonstration outside the White House. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro announced the arrest on X Monday evening. See the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/eEArQWeU #WFO #Investigations #Protection #OneTeam

We are looking for the best of the best. Think you have what it takes? Visit the link below for more info on how to become part of one of the most elite law enforcement teams in the world! https://lnkd.in/gBQV9CcU #WFO #SpecialOps

It was a packed house this week as members of the U.S. Secret Service Joint Terrorism Task Force Threat Analysis Branch hosted a JTTF Training event at the U.S. Secret Service - Washington Field Office. Tim Brown, a retired New York Firefighter with more than 20 years of service, including the 1993 World Trade Center Bombing, 1995 Oklahoma City Bombing, and 9/11 Terrorist attacks was a keynote speaker, discussing the response on 9/11 and the importance of coordinated response. JTTFs bring together personnel from multiple agencies, leveraging their unique expertise and resources, to gather intelligence, disrupt terrorist activities, and respond to threats, both nationally and internationally. We are proud to be part of these efforts to defend America. #WFO #JTTF #Partnerships #Antiterrorism