Secret Service-Training Activities (97.015)
Program
97.015 Secret Service-Training Activities
Federal Agency
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Authorization
18 U.S.C. 3056, Public Law 95-81.
Program Number
97.015
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
To acquaint money handlers and law enforcement officials with the functions of the Secret Service, to brief them in the techniques used in detecting counterfeit documents and money, and to acquaint local sworn police officials with the techniques of protecting dignitaries; to assist criminal investigators by training them in the basic examination of questioned documents.
Types of Assistance
Training.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Sworn members of a police agency are accepted in limited numbers upon the request of their departmental heads for training in the Secret Service Questioned Document Course. The training, while geared primarily to the Secret Service Special Agent, will provide introductory training in the fundamentals of document analysis with emphasis on handwriting examination and comparison. The Protective Operations Briefing, which includes post assignments, use of follow-up vehicles, motorcade techniques, and advanced security arrangements, is provided for those sworn police officers who have the regular responsibility of protecting dignitaries. The Secret Service will provide the police officials with information which will assist them in helping the Secret Service carry out its protective responsibilities. (Upon request, regional offices will brief bank tellers, department store cashiers, and other money handlers in the techniques of detecting counterfeit currency.)
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
For training in Questioned Document Course and/or Protective Operations Briefing, applicant must be a sworn member of a police agency.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Sworn members of police agencies.
Credentials/Documentation
Not applicable.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
Contact the appropriate regional office listed below to apply for admission to Questioned Document Course and the Protective Operations Briefing. Also, contact regional offices for information or lectures to groups on the detection of counterfeit money.
Award Procedure
Not applicable.
Deadlines
None.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
Not applicable.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Not applicable.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Questioned Document Course lasts for two weeks; the Protective Operations Briefing is a four day course.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Not applicable.
Audits
Not applicable.
Records
Not applicable.
Program Accomplishments
Each year about 3,200 State and local police officers attend protective briefings and questioned document courses.
Financial Information
Account Identification
70-0400-0-1-751.
Obligations
(Salaries and expenses) FY 02 $571,000; FY 03 est $700,000; FY 04 est not available.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Not applicable.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
None.
Related Programs
16.004, Law Enforcement Assistance_Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Training; 16.300, Law Enforcement Assistance_FBI Advanced Police Training; 16.302, Law Enforcement Assistance_FBI Field Police Training.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
See Catalog Appendix IV for addresses.
Headquarters Office
Department of Homeland Security 245 Murray Drive, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20528 Tel. (202) 282-8000.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Not applicable.
