Ways to Improve the U.S. Secret Service

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
Former Secret Service agent Bill Gage discusses ways President Trump could refocus and energize the U.S. Secret Service without being political, including removing civil service protections, increasing standards, and re-assigning the investigative role.

Key Points

  • Removing civil service protections
  • Increasing standards for special agents
  • Re-assigning the investigative role

Pros

  • Removing civil service protections could allow for immediate action in cases of failure to maintain standards
  • Increasing standards for special agent assignments could improve overall competency and effectiveness
  • Re-assigning the investigative role could free up resources for better training and focus on protection

Cons

  • Removing civil service protections may lead to potential misuse of power
  • Increased standards may result in higher attrition rates and staffing challenges
  • Re-assigning the investigative role could impact the agency's ability to handle financial crimes effectively