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| Agency Overview | |
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| Formed | 1949 |
| Legal personality | Governmental agency |
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| Federal agency | United States |
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| Sworn members | 125[1] |
The Supreme Court of the United States Police is a small federal law enforcement agency headquartered in the District of Columbia, whose mission is to ensure the integrity of the constitutional mission of the Supreme Court by protecting the United States Supreme Court building, the Justices, employees, guests, and visitors.[1]
Established in 1949, the Supreme Court of the United States Police were tasked to provide protection for the recently completed Supreme Court Building. Until that time, the Court resided in the U.S. Capitol. The original force of 33 officers were selected from the ranks of the United States Capitol Police. Currently, the Supreme Court Police are responsible for protecting the Chief Justice, Associate Justices, building occupants, and the Court's historic building and grounds. Additional responsibilities include courtroom security, dignitary protection, emergency response, and providing assistance to building visitors.[1]
Units of the Supreme Court Police include:
- Uniformed Services
- Protective Services
- Threat Assessment Unit
- Background Investigation Unit
- Honor Guard
- Key Response Squad
- HazMat/Bomb Response.
SCOTUS Police Officers are trained at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Georgia.
See also
References
- ^ a b c Koerner, Brendan I. (2004-05-03), "Who Protects David Souter?", Slate, <http://www.slate.com/id/2099853/>. Retrieved on 27 April 2007
