So to manage these staffing shortfalls, the Secret Service relied on snipers for from other DHS components, including during the 2024 campaign season and the 2025 presidential inauguration. About 11% of the more than 400 events in 2024 used snipers who did not meet mandatory weapons requalification requirements. The report issues two recommendations. One, develop a staffing strategy and implement a plan to achieve required levels. And two, to implement regular weapon requalification processes. (01:04–01:15)
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