Secret Service warns of high threat levels before White House Correspondents' Dinner
Summary
The U.S. Secret Service reported a large increase in threats against protected people and places, with about 10,000 cases opened this year, a 40% rise from last year. Most threats now come from online sources, and the agency uses behavior signs to assess danger. Officials say their security plans worked during the White House Correspondents' Dinner when an armed person was stopped.Key Facts
- The Secret Service opened around 10,000 protection cases since January, a 40% increase from last year.
- Mental health-related interventions linked to threats have risen nearly 10 times compared to last year.
- Most threats come from online activity, not traditional handwritten notes or letters.
- The Secret Service watches for warning signs like obsession, stalking, paranoia, and unusual interest in violence to assess threats.
- At the White House Correspondents' Dinner, an armed person was stopped at a security checkpoint about 120 yards from the stage.
- Secret Service Director Sean Curran said the security system worked as planned at the event.
- Security teams balance stopping risks with not disrupting the public by closing streets or businesses.
- Every event, even at the same place, gets a new security check because situations change.
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