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Candidates who meet all these requirements undergo intensive training at the Federal Law Enforce-
ment Training Center in Glynco, Georgia, and specialized instruction at the U.S. Secret Service training
facilities in Washington, D.C. Subject matter covered during this training period includes criminal law,
investigation techniques, agency rules and regulations, scientific investigative devices, document and
handwriting examination and analysis, first aid, lifesaving techniques, self-defense, use of various
firearms, arrest and surveillance techniques, undercover operations, court procedures, and rules of
evidence. New Agents also receive on-the-job training to supplement classroom courses and continue to
receive inservice training throughout their careers. After successful completion of training, new Agents
are assigned to Secret Service field offices on a probationary basis. They work with experienced
Special Agents and, after satisfactory performance during the probationary period, receive permanent
appointments.
