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Sp. Ep. #007 - Please welcome to the show, Ofc. Technician Brianna Hill. We discuss her role as a recruiter for the Secret Service and her focus on recruiting the best officer candidates from the LGBTQI+ community.

For more information about the Secret Service, or how to join, please go to www.secretservice.gov

Hosted, Edited, and Produced by: Cody Starken

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 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

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Episode #046 - Please welcome Ms. Kali Smith, an Administrative Professional, and Technical program manager in our Cyber Operations Section of the Criminal Investigative Division. We spend the episode discussing the basics, history, and the Secret Service's investigations within the Crypto world.

Secret Service's Cryptocurrency Public Awareness Hub: https://www.secretservice.gov/investigation/DigitalAssets

Do you want to start your Secret Service journey? Please go to: https://www.secretservice.gov/careers

Hosted, produced, and edited by: Cody Starken

Assistant Producer: Abel Trevino

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

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Sp. Ep. #005 - Andrew “Drew” Cannady is a Supervisory Attorney-Advisor with the United States Secret Service’s Office of Chief Counsel, where he provides advice and counsel on personnel, human resources, security clearance, and other employment law matters. He has been with the Office of Chief Counsel since 2009. He is a proud member of the Secret Service’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Special Emphasis Program.

For more information please contact your local Secret Service field office at www.secretservice.gov

Hosted, Edited, and Produced by: Cody Starken

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

Want to join the Secret Service? Click here to start your journey 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

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Episode #045 - Please welcome Ms. Amanda Moffett! Ms. Moffett started with the Secret Service back in 2007 and has been with the Secret Service for more than 15 years. She joined the Counterfeit Forensic Section, under the Criminal Investigation Division, in 2016, and became the Supervisory Document Analyst in the Counterfeit Forensic Section in December 2020.

Secret Service Counterfeit Investigations Website: https://www.secretservice.gov/investigation/counterfeit

Secret Service, 'Know Your Money": https://www.secretservice.gov/sites/default/files/reports/2020-12/KnowYourMoney.pdf

Hosted, produced, and edited by: Cody Starken

Assistant Producer: Abel Trevino

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

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Ep. 44 - The Special Operations Section (SOS) is a specialized unit of the White House Branch, Presidential Protective Division. Its duties have long been part of Uniformed Division and White House Police operations.

Uniformed Division officers assigned to this group are trained to handle a myriad of special duties and functions at the White House Complex, including conducting the daily Congressional and public tours of the White House and handling events such as State Dinners and official arrival ceremonies for foreign heads of state.

Sgt. Eliott G. Nelson, a proud native of Wyandotte County, Kansas City, Kansas, was hired by the United States Secret Service on March 15 th , 2014. Shortly after being assigned to the White House Branch, Mr. Nelson joined the Special Operations Section (SOS), which is responsible for providing access control and screening to guests attending social events or public East Wing tours. After two years, Mr. Nelson worked his way into a leadership role within SOS.

Sgt. Nelson received his Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Southeast Missouri State University, where he also became a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated, Xi Gamma Chapter. Sgt. Nelson received his Master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix.

White House Tours - https://www.nps.gov/whho/planyourvisit/the-white-house-tour.htm

Want to join the Secret Service? Click here to start your journey www.usajobs.gov/Search/?k=USSS

Hosted and Edited by: Cody Starken, Associate Producer and assistant editor: Starr Vazquez

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

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Episode #043 - Please welcome K-9 Hurricane and Former Uniformed Division Officer Marshall Mirarchi. K-9 Hurricane is a former Special Operations Canine of the United States Secret Service and​ 12-year-old Belgian Malinois recognized for his bravery and valor. With an all-black coat and 4 titanium teeth. K-9 Hurricane joined the USSS Emergency Response Team Tactical Canine Unit in November of 2012 and retired after four years of service. During his time in service, Hurricane was awarded the USSS Award for Merit, the DHS Award for Valor, the PDSA Order of Merit and was named AMC Top Dog in 2016. Today K9HH sponsors 25 retired working dogs through the Paws of Honor Veterinary Care Program and is on track to that number in 2022.

You can read articles about K-9 Hurricane as published in Good Morning America, Fox News, ABC News, USA Today, The New York Times, Men's Journal, and more! He has also made appearances on Good Morning Britain, Sky News, and BBC Radio.

SAIC = Special Agent In Charge

PPD = Presidential Protection Division

Hosted, produced, and edited by: Cody Starken

Associate Producer and assistant editor: Starr Vazquez

Special thanks to former Uniformed Division Officer Marshall Mirarchi and K-9 Hurricane for their time and support.

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

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Episode #042 – Please welcome the Rome Field Office Special Agent in Charge, Mr. Brian Lambert. In this episode, we discuss the Secret Service's international field offices, specifically, the Rome Field Office, and speak on the Secret Service's protective and investigative missions overseas.

For more information about the topics covered in this episode, please use the links below.

Eight Nigerians Charged Following Large-Scale, Secret Service International Money Laundering Investigation - https://www.secretservice.gov/newsroom/releases/2021/10/eight-nigerians-charged-following-large-scale-secret-service

Brian S. Lambert is a 22-year veteran of the Secret Service and began his career in 1999 serving as a special agent in the New York Field Office. Mr. Lambert transferred to the Presidential Protective Division in 2006 and worked on the protective details for Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama. Prior to joining the Secret Service, Mr. Lambert served as a police officer with the Chesterfield County (VA) Police Department, distinguishing himself as the Rookie of the Year in 1998. Mr. Lambert is married and is a father of five children.

Hosted, produced, and edited by: Cody Starken

Associate Producer and assistant editor: Starr Vazquez

Special thanks to SAIC Brian Lambert for his time and support.

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

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Episode #41 – Please welcome Los Angeles Field Office’s Special Agent in Charge, Mr. Jesse Baker. Mr. Baker discusses his role and responsibilities in providing security support to Super Bowl 56, and his work history with the Secret Service.

For more information about the topics covered in this episode, please use the links below.

National Special Security Event(NSSE) - https://www.dhs.gov/keywords/nsse

Special Event Assessment Rating (SEAR 1)- https://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/publications/19_0905_ops_sear-fact-sheet.pdf

Jesse B. Baker is a member of the Senior Executive Service who currently serves as the United States Secret Service Special Agent in Charge of the Los Angeles Field Office. Mr. Baker previously served as a member and later a supervisor on the Presidential Protective Division, where he fulfilled numerous supervisory assignments, managed the incident command center for the White House Grounds and led personnel responsible for ensuring the safety of the President of the United States. Mr. Baker received a Master in Business Administration from UCLA, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, with a major in accounting from the University of Arizona.

Hosted, Produced, and Edited by: Cody Starken

Associate Producer and assistant editor: Starr Vazquez

This episode is sponsored by the United States Secret Service. www.secretservice.gov

Special thanks to SAIC Jesse Baker for his time and support.

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

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Episode #040 - Please welcome Chief Financial Officer Gwendolyn Sykes. Ms. Sykes began working with the Secret Service in May 2012, bringing with her a wealth of financial management skills and talent for organizational transformation and enhancement. Among her many accomplishments, Ms. Sykes is the first African American female to serve as the Chief Financial Officer at NASA, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Nominated by the President of the United States and confirmed by the United States Senate, she was responsible for the financial management and health of this $16 billion agency. Ms. Sykes led more than 500 finance professionals, located across ten geographically dispersed locations throughout the United States, in the development and execution of financial policies, processes, and procedures. She has also served as Yale University's Chief Financial Officer, the first in that university's 306-year history, and Chief Financial Officer for Morehouse College. Previous government experience includes working within the Department of Defense and in the office of U.S. Senator Ted Stevens. Gwendolyn Sykes holds a Bachelor of Arts in accounting from Catholic University and a Master of Public Administration from American University, where she also serves as an adjunct professor in the School of Public Affairs. She has been recognized for her achievements by Black Enterprise, Newsweek, the Today Show, and the National Black Caucus of State Legislators.

Hosted, Produce, and Edited by: Cody Starken

Associate Producer and assistant editor: Starr Vazquez

This episode is sponsored by the United States Secret Service.  www.secretservice.gov

Special thanks to CFO Sykes for her time and support and to CFO for their support.

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

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, or SoundCloud.com and find it at

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Episode #039 Please welcome Stephanie Semadeni, one of our Occupational Health Nurses in the Safety, Health and Environmental Programs Division. Stephanie has been with the Secret Service since 2013. One of the main functions of her position as a nurse in SAF is to review medical exams and make medical qualification determinations for those enrolled in the Mandatory Medical Examination Program. In her role as Wellness Programs coordinator, Stephanie has used her background in health promotion, in conjunction with her nursing knowledge, to expand the health and wellness program offerings for employees. During the last 19 months, Stephanie has taken a prominent nursing role in SAF’s COVID response.

Hosted and Edited by: Cody Starken, Associate Producer and assistant editor: Starr Vazquez

This episode is sponsored by the United States Secret Service.  www.secretservice.gov

Special Thanks to Nurse Stephaine for her time and support, and SAF for their support.

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

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, or SoundCloud.com and find it at

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