Standing Post

Dive into the latest episode of Standing Post with Deputy Special Agent in Charge Joan Hoback, our lead liaison with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Joan gives an in-depth look at our partnership and how our Forensic Services Division supports investigations into missing children's cases and highlights our proactive Childhood Smart presentations, which are tailored for kids aged 5-17 and designed to instill lifelong safety awareness. Plus, learn valuable tips on fostering open communication about safety between parents and their children, including the use of app-tracking software. Host: Abel Trevino Editor: Paul Mayhair Associate Producer and Assistant Editor: Starr Vazquez This episode is sponsored by the United States Secret Service. www.secretservice.gov Please visit us at: Twitter @secretservice Instagram @secretservice Facebook @UnitedStatesSecretServiceOfficial YouTube @US Secret Service and LinkedIn @U.S. Secret Service Subscribe on Spotify, Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, SoundCloud.com or wherever you stream podcast. You can also find us at www.secretservice.gov/press/social-media/

In our special #WomensHistoryMonth episode of "My First Foot Beat," we're joined by an inspiring trio of siblings who've made their mark in law enforcement. Sgt. Tech. Natasha Rowles, alongside her sisters DEA Special Agent Raynette Kornickey and Metropolitan Police Department Commander Tatjana Savoy, delve into their unique journeys into law enforcement careers. They explore the challenges and triumphs of being women in a traditionally male-dominated profession, balancing motherhood with demanding careers and the influence of their upbringing and family values on their professional paths. The episode sheds light on the importance of support systems, the hurdles they've overcome and the impact of having a seat at the table where they actively contribute to positive changes within their fields. Drawing inspiration from their mother and other pioneering women in law enforcement, they share career highlights and the inspiration behind their commitment to service. Host: Sgt. Tech. Natasha Rowles Guests: DEA Special Agent Raynette Kornickey and Metropolitan Police Department Commander Tatjana Savoy Audio: Abel Trevino Editor: Lt. Paul Mayhair Producer: Abel Trevino and Lt. Paul Mayhair Camera Operators: Lt. Paul Mayhair, Lauryn Donovan and Off. Michael Graham

In the latest Standing Post episode, we chat with Inspector Maria Ruano and ATSAIC Kelly Friedman about empowering women in law enforcement within our agency. Leading the Uniformed Division Women's Council and the 1811 Women's Working Group, they share their journey and the vital resources they've introduced for women's success. Their efforts not only support women, but also enrich the entire Secret Service community, showcasing the transformative power of focused initiatives in shaping organizational culture. Don't miss this inspiring discussion! Host: Abel Trevino Editor: Paul Mayhair Associate Producer and Assistant Editor: Starr Vazquez This episode is sponsored by the United States Secret Service. www.secretservice.gov Please visit us at: Twitter @secretservice Instagram @secretservice Facebook @UnitedStatesSecretServiceOfficial YouTube @US Secret Service and LinkedIn @U.S. Secret Service Subscribe on Spotify, Apple podcasts, YouTube, SoundCloud.com or wherever you stream podcasts. You can also find us at www.secretservice.gov/press/social-media/

In the latest episode of Standing Post, Executive Director of the Office of Equity and Employee Support Services Loucious Hires III discusses a topic that is difficult for some to talk about: diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I). It's an incredible conversation with approachable definitions for diversity, equity and inclusion, and the important roles these principles have in strengthening organizations. Hosted and Edited by: Abel Trevino Associate Producer and Assistant Editor: Starr Vazquez This episode is sponsored by the United States Secret Service. www.secretservice.gov Music is “Nova Police” by Hermelin, found here: www.hermelin.bandcamp.com/track/nova-police The music used in the podcast was altered from the original soundtrack by cutting specific sections of the music to create the intro and outro of the podcast. This work Attribution-Noncommercial-sharealike 3.0 United States (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 US), which license definition is located here: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0 Please visit us at: Twitter @secretservice Instagram @secretservice Facebook @UnitedStatesSecretServiceOfficial YouTube @US Secret Service and LinkedIn @U.S. Secret Service Subscribe on Spotify, Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, SoundCloud.com or wherever you stream podcast. You can also find us at www.secretservice.gov/press/social-media/

In this episode of Standing Post, we're joined by Special Agent Robert Waltman, who discusses one of our lesser known programs: Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS). This initiative focuses on countering the emerging threat that drones, with their small size and high speed, pose to our protectees. As an expert in the technology--Waltman started using drones when they were known as multi-rotors and required pilots to build them from parts off the shelf--he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience about this issue, and tells us a little about his non-traditional path to becoming a Secret Service Special Agent. If you have an interest in drone technology in an exciting and challenging environment, consider a career in the Secret Service. We’re expanding our Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems program to include special agents, officers and technical professionals that are familiar with drones and want to have an impact in the world. You can start your Secret Service journey at secretservice.gov or usajobs.gov. Hosted and Edited by: Abel Trevino Associate Producer and Assistant Editor: Starr Vazquez This episode is sponsored by the United States Secret Service. www.secretservice.gov Music is “Nova Police” by Hermelin, found here: www.hermelin.bandcamp.com/track/nova-police The music used in the podcast was altered from the original soundtrack by cutting specific sections of the music to create the intro and outro of the podcast. This work Attribution-Noncommercial-sharealike 3.0 United States (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 US), which license definition is located here: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0 Please visit us at: Twitter @secretservice Instagram @secretservice Facebook @UnitedStatesSecretServiceOfficial YouTube @US Secret Service and LinkedIn @U.S. Secret Service Subscribe on Spotify, Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, SoundCloud.com or wherever you stream podcast. You can also find us at www.secretservice.gov/press/social-media/

In this episode of Standing Post, we have the unique opportunity to speak to Deputy Assistant Director Darryl Volpicelli, the former Special Agent in Charge of the Presidential Protective Detail. While he is currently an executive in our agency, as the SAIC of PPD, DAD Volpicelli was responsible for every element of security for the President, whether that was in the White House or traveling throughout the US and abroad. We have a frank discussion with him about the stresses of such a high-stakes job, the inner workings of what it takes to protect the President - including the secret trip into the Ukraine by train - and why it’s such a rewarding position that every agent in the Secret Service works towards. If you’re seeking an exciting and challenging career in a fast-paced environment, consider a career in the Secret Service. We’re always looking for special agents, officers and technical professionals that want to have an impact in the world. You can start your Secret Service journey at secretservice.gov or usajobs.gov. Hosted and Edited by: Abel Trevino Associate Producer and Assistant Editor: Starr Vazquez This episode is sponsored by the United States Secret Service. www.secretservice.gov Music is “Nova Police” by Hermelin, found here: www.hermelin.bandcamp.com/track/nova-police The music used in the podcast was altered from the original soundtrack by cutting specific sections of the music to create the intro and outro of the podcast. This work Attribution-Noncommercial-sharealike 3.0 United States (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 US), which license definition is located here: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0 Please visit us at: Twitter @secretservice Instagram @secretservice Facebook @UnitedStatesSecretServiceOfficial YouTube @US Secret Service and LinkedIn @U.S. Secret Service Subscribe on Spotify, Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, SoundCloud.com or wherever you stream podcast. You can also find us at www.secretservice.gov/press/social-media/

During this episode of My First Foot Beat, Sgt. Tech. Natasha Rowles talks to Off. Joeniqua Colebrooke. They discuss Officer Colebrooke's journey to the Secret Service, from the Bahamas to the US Army, and how her Army Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) influenced her decision to apply for our Airspace Operations Branch as a Uniformed Division officer. Are you interested in becoming an officer in the United States Secret Service Uniformed Division? Apply on USAJobs.gov, just search for “Secret Service Uniformed Division.”

In this episode of Standing Post, we talk to Office of Investigations Assistant Director David Smith to discuss the current state of Secret Service investigations and trends in cybercrimes. He highlights several specific criminal scams that have been on the rise, including Pig Butchering and ransomware, specifically noting the real-world implications ransomware threatens on our infrastructure. It’s an eye-opening conversation on a global threat impacting us all, and what we can do to protect ourselves. We’re always looking for talented people interested in being part of the investigative team pursuing cybercriminals. Start your journey at www.secretservice.gov to find out more. Hosted and Edited by: Abel Trevino Associate Producer and Assistant Editor: Starr Vazquez This episode is sponsored by the United States Secret Service. www.secretservice.gov Special thanks to Assistant Director Smith for making the time to appear on the show. I joked about being paranoid before we started recording, so I did spend part of the weekend changing critical passwords. Music is “Nova Police” by Hermelin, found here: www.hermelin.bandcamp.com/track/nova-police The music used in the podcast was altered from the original soundtrack by cutting specific sections of the music to create the intro and outro of the podcast. This work Attribution-Noncommercial-sharealike 3.0 United States (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 US), which license definition is located here: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0 Please visit us at: Twitter @secretservice Instagram @secretservice Facebook @UnitedStatesSecretServiceOfficial YouTube @US Secret Service and LinkedIn @U.S. Secret Service Subscribe on Spotify, Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, SoundCloud.com or wherever you stream podcast. You can also find us at www.secretservice.gov/press/social-media/

In this episode of My First Foot Beat, Sgt. Tech. Natasha Rowles sits down with her long-time friend and Law Enforcement Instructor Christina Werries. Their friendship goes back more than 20 years and, like all good friendships, they have numerous memories and many experiences together, including an unthinkable life-changing event: Christina’s stage 4 ovarian cancer diagnosis. Christina discusses how her diagnosis has changed her life, the steps she has taken to recover, her support networks and treatment, including how she is involved in two studies to better provide care for other women with this diagnosis. Are you interested in becoming an officer in the United States Secret Service Uniformed Division? Apply on USAJobs.gov, just search for “United States Secret Service Uniformed Division.”

When the NFL comes knocking, you answer. So when former NFL wide receiver and current CBS Mornings co-host Nate Burleson expressed interest in training with the Secret Service, we opened our doors. He spent a hot July day undergoing a truncated selection process for our Counter Assault Team, part of our Special Operations Division. They went through the PT, weapons handling, obstacle courses and realistic scenarios that a CAT member could face on the job. At the end of this grueling day, he sat down with Secret Service Director Kim Cheatle to talk about his experiences and our agency. Are you interested in joining the Secret Service? Find out more about our agency at www.secretservice.gov. Hosted and Edited by: Abel Trevino Associate Producer and Assistant Editor: Starr Vazquez This episode is sponsored by the United States Secret Service. www.secretservice.gov Special Thanks to Nate and CBS for coming out and training with our team. We appreciate all of your effort and it was a pleasure to host you. Let us know next time you want to come back. Music is “Nova Police” by Hermelin, found here: www.hermelin.bandcamp.com/track/nova-police The music used in the podcast was altered from the original soundtrack by cutting specific sections of the music to create the intro and outro of the podcast. This work Attribution-Noncommercial-sharealike 3.0 United States (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 US), which license definition is located here: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0 Want to join the Secret Service? Click here to start your journey at https://www.usajobs.gov/Search/?k=USSS Are you following us on social media? You can find us at: Twitter @secretservice Instagram @secretservice Facebook @UnitedStatesSecretServiceOfficial YouTube@US Secret Service LinkedIn @U.S. Secret Service Subscribe to the podcast at Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud and also streaming on YouTube.

In the latest episode of My First Foot Beat Sgt. Tech. Natasha Rowles talks to Off. Tech. Paige Tully about some of the unique roles she's had in the Secret Service, from working midnights at the White House to taking photos as a crime scene technician, and even working as an ambassador for the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Are you interested in becoming an officer in the United States Secret Service Uniformed Division? Apply on USAJobs.gov, just search for “United States Secret Service Uniformed Division.”

As a child, Uniformed Division Officer Leth Oun experienced some of the worst atrocities known to man: he grew up in Cambodia in the 1970s under the Khmer Rouge and Pol Pot’s reign of terror. After years of brutality, he was able to flee Cambodia and made his way to America as a refugee, settling in Maryland. He learned English, graduated from high school and college and eventually joined the Secret Service after the September 11 attacks. As he prepares to retire after two decades with the agency, he sat down and discussed his life’s story, an incredible tale of overcoming adversity and trauma. As a warning, this episode includes a discussion about death and torture by a brutal regime, both against humans and animals. Sensitive listeners or anyone listening with young children may want to skip this episode. Hosted and Edited by: Abel Trevino Associate Producer and Assistant Editor: Starr Vazquez This episode is sponsored by the United States Secret Service. www.secretservice.gov Music is “Nova Police” by Hermelin, found here: www.hermelin.bandcamp.com/track/nova-police The music used in the podcast was altered from the original soundtrack by cutting specific sections of the music to create the intro and outro of the podcast. This work Attribution-Noncommercial-sharealike 3.0 United States (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 US), which license definition is located here: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0 Please visit us at: Twitter @secretservice, Instagram@secretservice Facebook @UnitedStatesSecretServiceOfficial YouTube@US Secret Service LinkedIn @U.S. Secret Service Subscribe to the podcast at Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or SoundCloud.com and find it at www.secretservice.gov/press/social-media/

In the latest episode of My First Foot Beat, Sergeant Technician Natasha Rowles sits down with Officer Sean Cherney to discuss his journey to the Secret Service. Their discussion covers a wide range of topics, from how his upbringing set him up with the values needed to be worthy of trust and confidence to Secret Service training and living in the DC area. Additionally, Cherney’s broad experience in Secret Service teams really highlights the number of opportunities available in the agency and the scope of responsibilities that our personnel are trained for. This is a great episode for anyone who wants to explore new opportunities and challenge themselves. Are you interested in becoming an officer in the United States Secret Service Uniformed Division? Apply on USAJobs.gov, just search for “United States Secret Service Uniformed Division.”

Everyone’s path to the Secret Service is different. In the case of Special Agent Tory Green, his life started in a low-income, single-parent household and he somehow made his way to becoming an Eagle Scout, Huntsville Police Officer and eventually a Special Agent in the Secret Service. In this episode of Standing Post, we talk to him about his upbringing, his continued volunteer work and the investigative side of the Secret Service – including tracking an abducted child across state lines. Are you interested in joining the Secret Service? Start your journey at www.usajobs.gov/Search/?k=USSS Hosted and Edited by: Abel Trevino Associate Producer and Assistant Editor: Starr Vazquez This episode is sponsored by the United States Secret Service. www.secretservice.gov Music is “Nova Police” by Hermelin, found here: www.hermelin.bandcamp.com/track/nova-police The music used in the podcast was altered from the original soundtrack by cutting specific sections of the music to create the intro and outro of the podcast. This work Attribution-Noncommercial-sharealike 3.0 United States (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 US), which license definition is located here: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0 Please visit us at: Twitter@secretservice, Instagram@secretservice, Facebook @UnitedStatesSecretServiceOfficial, YouTube@US Secret Service, and LinkedIn @U.S. Secret Service Subscribe to the podcast at Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or SoundCloud.com and find it at www.secretservice.gov/press/social-media/

In the latest episode of My First Foot Beat, Sgt. Tech. Natasha Rowles sits down with Sgt. Joshua Mas and Off. Ryan Baker to talk about the joys of fatherhood, how they maintain a work/life balance in a high-profile law enforcement position and she even heard a few dad jokes.

In this episode of Standing Post, we talk to Steven Abel, a Protective Armored Specialist in our Special Services Division. Steven has a unique job that is critical to our protective mission – he is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of Secret Service vehicles, primarily the Presidential limo, which is commonly referred to as “The Beast.” His role is so critical to what we do that it doesn’t end in the garage, he travels with the limo and drives a vehicle in the motorcade in case anything breaks down. We talk about his path to the agency, what it means to work on The Beast, some of the perks of the job and his car collection. Are you interested in being a Protective Armored Specialist? If you have the right automotive certifications, we’d love to hear from you. Click here to start your journey https://www.usajobs.gov/Search/?k=USSS Hosted and Edited by: Abel Trevino Associate Producer and Assistant Editor: Starr Vazquez This episode is sponsored by the United States Secret Service. www.secretservice.gov Music is “Nova Police” by Hermelin, found here: www.hermelin.bandcamp.com/track/nova-police The music used in the podcast was altered from the original soundtrack by cutting specific sections of the music to create the intro and outro of the podcast. This work Attribution-Noncommercial-sharealike 3.0 United States (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 US), which license definition is located here: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0 Please visit us at: Twitter@secretservice, Instagram@secretservice, Facebook @UnitedStatesSecretServiceOfficial, YouTube@US Secret Service, and LinkedIn @U.S. Secret Service Subscribe to the podcast at Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or SoundCloud.com and find it at www.secretservice.gov/press/social-media/

In this episode of Standing Post, we talk to two analysts in our Forensic Services Division about science-focused careers in a law enforcement agency. Supervisory Document Analyst Meg O’Brien and Fingerprint Specialist Alicia Hope discussed their early love of science, entering forensic career fields after college and how they help support investigations for both the Secret Service and other law enforcement agencies. During the conversation, they provide a full picture of what their jobs entail and the investigative tools they rely on, including the Secret Service’s International Ink Library and using chemistry to create even more tools. If you’re interested in science or forensics, this is a must-hear episode. Hosted and Edited by: Abel Trevino Associate Producer and Assistant Editor: Starr Vazquez This episode is sponsored by the United States Secret Service. www.secretservice.gov Music is “Nova Police” by Hermelin, found here: www.hermelin.bandcamp.com/track/nova-police The music used in the podcast was altered from the original soundtrack by cutting specific sections of the music to create the intro and outro of the podcast. This work Attribution-Noncommercial-sharealike 3.0 United States (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 US), which license definition is located here: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0 Do you have a science background and an interest in joining the Secret Service? Click here to start your journey https://www.usajobs.gov/Search/?k=USSS Please visit us at: Twitter@secretservice, Instagram@secretservice, Facebook @UnitedStatesSecretServiceOfficial, YouTube@US Secret Service, and LinkedIn @U.S. Secret Service Subscribe to the podcast at Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or SoundCloud.com and find it at www.secretservice.gov/press/social-media/

In a second special Mother’s Day episode of My First Foot Beat, Sergeant Technician Natasha Rowles talks to Uniformed Division Captain Georgene M. Kalogeras and her mother, retired Uniformed Division Lieutenant Carolyn M. Hoey (formerly Beal). Rowles and her guests discuss what life was like growing up in a Secret Service household, cultural changes in the organization since Hoey reared her daughter and tools modern Uniformed Division mothers can rely on to help ensure they are able to spend time with their families while succeeding in a challenging career field.

In a special Mother’s Day edition of My First Foot Beat, Sergeant Technician Natasha Rowles talks to Sergeant Miranda Grimm and Officer Andrea Farrow about navigating two unique landscapes: motherhood and the Secret Service. In this insightful episode, they discuss the challenges they face as they balance the responsibilities of a Uniformed Division officer with their home lives.

In the April 2023 episode of Standing Post, we sit down with Financial Analyst Andrew Frey to discuss a new type of cybercrime called Pig Butchering. If you think the name is intriguing, wait until you hear about the crime: criminals randomly contact people and slowly befriend them while convincing them that they can make money in cryptocurrency. Criminals executing a Pig Butchering scam have to use a lot of charm and technology, sometimes human trafficking, and they have yielded millions of dollars in ill-gotten gains. This is a fascinating episode that really shines a light on crimes that many people have never heard of.