The White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting has put the spotlight on the United States Secret Service. Agents acted within seconds, stopping the suspect before he could reach President Donald Trump and over 2,000 guests. But how does this elite security system actually work? From its origins in 1865 to its evolution into a multi-layered protection force, the Secret Service today deploys snipers, K9 units, surveillance tech, and thousands of personnel to secure the President. With a $3.2 billion budget, it remains the last line of defence in high-risk situations.

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