The Secret Service Has Put Together An Insanely Tight Security Plan For Obama's Inauguration
Presidential inaugurations are known for the pageantry, the big speeches, and the oath of office. But the biggest thing people are going to notice if they are in the D.C. area is security.The multiple levels of security are being handled by the U.S. Secret Service, the lead agency for January 20th. But they aren't the only ones in the area.
They'll be coordinating with over 42 agencies, including over 2000 police officers from 86 different jurisdictions across the country. In short, there's going to be a lot of security and it's going to be tight.
At President Obama's first inauguration, there was a record-breaking crowd of over 1.8 million. This year, however, the estimates are between 600,000 and 800,000.
There will be plenty of personnel from the Secret Service Uniformed Division.
The Secret Service will also be deploying explosive detection dogs, which can sniff out bombs on people, and inside backpacks and cars.
Secret Service snipers walk on the plaza on the East front of the U.S. Capitol before the 57th inauguration ceremonies for US President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden, in Washington, D.C. (Reuters)
Agents from the Secret Service Counter-Sniper Support Unit will be stationed along the parade route looking out for any long range threats.
