The Process of Profiling Gun Carriers
The abilities that Secret Service agents possess because of their immense training can only sometimes be described as insane. When agents determine that someone is carrying a gun, the next step is to determine the dominant arm. This is done almost immediately by observing jewelry and various actions. Shooters also have a subconscious behavior that goes a long way in helping agents identify them. This check characteristic unconsciously occurs and is simply the potential shooter’s way of ensuring that the weapon is still present.
A Concealed Weapon
Neutralizing Threats in Crowds
Determining that a member of a large crowd is a threat is just half the battle for the Secret Service. The next step is responding to said threat. The priority of the agents is the protection of the president. Before engaging the potential shooter, the president must be directed to a safe place with the help of the Secret Service. As the agents normally have the lay of the land and communicate with each other, they can approach and neutralize the threat from an unexpected direction without putting the public in danger.
Secret Service Operation
