The Real Story Behind Movie and TV Security Scenes

🕵️In real life, the president does not go into crowds during protection. A barrier is created to keep the president separated from people.

💥Secret Service agents are trained to take bullets for the president, making themselves as big as possible to shield the president.

✋Agents are trained to look for potential threats by observing people's hands. Open hands indicate no threat, while closed hands may be cause for concern.

🚘It is standard procedure for the protectee to enter the vehicle closest to their front door for easy access and protection.

🛫The Air Force is responsible for the security and maintenance of Air Force One, while Secret Service agents provide protection and have access to their weapons.

Do Secret Service agents really take bullets for the president?

—Yes, Secret Service agents are trained to put themselves in the line of fire to protect the president.

Why do agents look at people's hands?

—Agents look at people's hands to assess potential threats. Open hands indicate no threat, while closed hands may be cause for concern.

Why do protectees enter the vehicle closest to their front door?

—Entering the vehicle closest to their front door allows protectees to quickly enter the vehicle and minimize exposure to potential threats.

Are Secret Service agents allowed to use their weapons on Air Force One?

—Yes, Secret Service agents are allowed to use their weapons on Air Force One if necessary, but they must be careful to avoid causing damage to the aircraft.

How is the security of Air Force One handled?

—The Air Force is responsible for the security and maintenance of Air Force One, while Secret Service agents provide protection and have access to their weapons.

01:00Real protection involves creating a barrier between the president and crowds.

01:40Secret Service agents are trained to take bullets for the president and make themselves as big as possible to shield the president.

02:40Agents look for potential threats by observing people's hands, with open hands indicating no threat and closed hands raising concerns.

08:30Entering the vehicle closest to their front door allows protectees to quickly enter the vehicle and minimize exposure to potential threats.

11:50The Air Force is responsible for the security and maintenance of Air Force One, while Secret Service agents provide protection and have access to their weapons.