EPISODE 62; PROTECTING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES

Would you be able to step in front of a bullet to protect the President?
Could you exchange your life for his?

These questions are what a Secret Service Agent faces everyday, and that's what our guest this week will talk about. Mark Brandenburg, a 20 year Secret Service Agent, will discuss what goes into protecting the most powerful person in the world. The threats, intelligence gathering, planning the advance trips,
and so much more will be here on Episode 62 of GOLD SHIELDS.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background
01:15 The Unique Job of the Secret Service
03:09 The Gravity of the Job
04:06 Collaboration with Local Law Enforcement
05:03 The Importance of Working with Others
06:08 Dignitary Protection and the NYPD
07:32 The Continuity of Government
08:00 The Role of the Secret Service in Continuity of Government
09:05 Planning for Worst-Case Scenarios
10:32 Handling Catastrophic Events
11:11 Proactive Measures and Protective Intelligence
14:09 Dealing with Threats and Prioritizing
21:30 Trusting Your Gut and Following Intuition
22:00 Fence Jumpers and Security Upgrades
24:47 The Perception of the Secret Service
25:13 The Blair House Incident
25:47 The Impact of 9/11
28:17 Personal Connections with Presidents
31:44 The Emotional Response to 9/11
34:10 Writing the Book 'Fence Jumper'
39:47 Appreciation from Protectees
44:06 Closing Remarks