United States Secret Service
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| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | December 29, 2012 |
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| Type | Federal law enforcement agency |
| Jurisdiction | United States |
| Headquarters | Washington, D.C. |
| Employees | 24 |
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| Parent department | Department of Homeland Security |
The United States Secret Service (USSS or Secret Service) is a federal law enforcement agency under the Department of Homeland Security charged with conducting criminal investigations and protecting U.S. political leaders, their families, and visiting heads of state or government.