United States Secret Service
/ˌjuː.nɪ.tɪd steɪts ˈsiː.krɪt ˈsɜːr.vɪs/
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- (n.) A federal law enforcement agency under the Department of Homeland Security responsible for safeguarding national leaders and protecting the nation's financial infrastructure.
The United States Secret Service provides protection to the President and investigates counterfeiting activities.
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Often associated with presidential protection, the agency also plays significant roles in criminal investigations related to financial crimes.
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