Painful Lessons
The preparation methods for all who are a part of the Secret Service today are unbelievable. Whether cook, mechanic, or driver, chances are agents are armed, dangerous, and ready to respond to any situation. Unfortunately, much of the training requirements and the refinements to the program are the result of a painful lesson. The assassination of JFK was a tragic incident, but it exposed numerous gaps in the Secret Service’s operation that have been patched since, which is why it is so effective today.
No Outing Is Impromptu
It isn’t hard to see why someone may think that some presidential outings are impromptu. It isn’t uncommon for the president to show up at a “random” location for something as simple as a photo op. However, none of these outings are. This is because the Secret Service must always be aware of any potential danger before the president enters a location. Therefore, the agents scout out any location the president visits before it is cleared as safe for him to enter.