[Billthedrill]

I thought it was a little odd too, but I happened to be walking by the Commons on campus yesterday and saw a couple of dark SUV's parked with fellows in suits standing next to them with curly wires coming out of their ears. They were SS, all right (chatting to a guy with a polo shirt with an "ATF" logo, which was a little weird). Had a very brief opportunity to exchange pleasantries. I got the impression they thought it was a pretty laid-back gig, which it was.

There will absolutely be tape - this was the Bellwood lecture series and they're all recorded. More later as I learn it.

[Sequoyah101]

Looked at the Bellwood lecture series site and found nothing.

[IrishPennant]

From Wiki (Not a great authority):

The Supreme Court of the United States Police is a small federal law enforcement agency headquartered in the District of Columbia, whose mission is to ensure the integrity of the constitutional mission of the Supreme Court by protecting the United States Supreme Court building, the Justices, employees, guests, and visitors.[1]

Established in 1949, the Supreme Court of the United States Police were tasked to provide protection for the Supreme Court Building. The Court had previously resided in the U.S. Capitol Building, and the original force of 33 officers were selected from the ranks of the United States Capitol Police. Currently, the Supreme Court Police are responsible for protecting the Chief Justice, Associate Justices, building occupants, and the Court's historic building and grounds. Additional responsibilities include courtroom security, dignitary protection, emergency response, and providing assistance to building visitors.[1]

Units of the Supreme Court Police include:

* Uniformed Services
* Protective Services
* Threat Assessment Unit
* Background Investigation Unit
* Honor Guard
* Key Response Squad
* HazMat/Bomb Response.

I'll make some calls...night be that all off-site protective details are done by SS, but that seems odd...