Supreme Court Police

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Supreme Court Police
Agency overview
Formed	1935
Jurisdictional structure
Federal agency (Operations jurisdiction)	United States
Operations jurisdiction	United States
Legal jurisdiction	Supreme Court Building and grounds
General nature	Federal law enforcement
Operational structure
Headquarters	Washington, D.C.
Parent agency	Supreme Court of the United States

The Supreme Court Police is a federal law enforcement agency responsible for protecting the Supreme Court of the United States, its justices, employees, visitors, and the Supreme Court Building and grounds. The agency was established in 1935 and operates under the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of the United States.

History

The Supreme Court Police was created in 1935, the same year the Supreme Court moved into its permanent location at the Supreme Court Building in Washington, D.C.. The establishment of the police force was deemed necessary to ensure the security and safety of the justices, court employees, and visitors, as well as to protect the building and its grounds.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities of the Supreme Court Police include:

• Protecting the Chief Justice, Associate Justices, and their families.
• Providing security for the Supreme Court Building and its grounds.
• Ensuring the safety of Supreme Court employees and visitors.
• Conducting threat assessments and investigations.
• Coordinating with other law enforcement agencies for security operations.

Organization

The Supreme Court Police operates under the direction of the Marshal of the United States Supreme Court, who is responsible for overseeing the security and administrative functions of the agency. The police force is composed of sworn officers who undergo specialized training to handle the unique security needs of the Supreme Court.

Training

Officers of the Supreme Court Police receive extensive training in various areas, including:

• Law enforcement techniques
• Emergency response
• Dignitary protection
• Threat assessment
• Firearms proficiency

Related Pages

• Supreme Court of the United States
• Supreme Court Building
• Marshal of the United States Supreme Court
• Federal law enforcement in the United States