A Department of Homeland Security inspector general’s report found that the specialized counter sniper team (CS) within the U.S. Secret Service is operating at 73% below “mission requirements.”
The 26-page redacted report dated Friday said the shortage “could limit the Secret Service’s ability to properly protect our Nation’s most senior leaders, risking injury or assassination.”
Further, the report found that some counter snipers did not meet mandatory requalification requirements, but those who missed weapons sessions still staffed 11% of 426 events attended by protectees in 2024.
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