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Protective Research

Protective research is an integral component of all security operations. Agents and specialistsassigned to conduct protective research evaluate information received from law enforcement,intelligence agencies and a variety of other sources regarding individuals or groups who may pose athreat to Secret Service protectees. These agents review questionable letters and e-mails receivedat the White House and maintain a 24-hour operation to coordinate protection-related information.

Protection for Presidential Candidates

In regard to presidential campaign, the Secret Service is authorized by law (18 United States Code §3056) to protect:

Major presidential and vice presidential candidates and their spouses within 120 days of ageneral presidential election. As defined in statute, the term "major presidential and vicepresidential candidates" means those individuals identified as such by the Secretary of Homeland Security after consultation with an advisory committee.

The Secret Service provides protection for major candidates, unless declined. The Secret Service hasno role in determining who is to be considered a major candidate. The Secretary of the HomelandSecurity determines who qualifies as a major candidate and when such protection should commenceunder the authority of Title 18, United States Code, Section 3056. This determination is made inconsultation with an advisory committee comprised of the following individuals:

Speaker of the HouseHouse Minority WhipSenate Majority LeaderSenate Minority LeaderOne additional member chosen by the committee

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