15 Insane Security Features Of The White House

The White House is one of the most secure places in the world. It’s up there with Fort Knox, The Vatican Secret Archives, and maybe even Area 51! Which makes sense seeing as how it's home to one of the most important people in the world along with their family and staff. Nothing moves without the entire security team knowing about it. And as we’ve made technological advances and the world has, at moments, felt less safe, security has only gotten tighter and more high-tech. So join us for today’s video, where we look at the top 15 White House security features!

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[justadbeer]

I took a tour of the WH in the late 60's or early 70's when I was a kid. In those days you actually got a real tour.

[kaehlmurphy]

Just imagine looking at the White House with a pair of binoculars and seeing a sniper staring right at you

[seikibrian]

Whole the Secret Service was formed in 1865, it should be noted that they didn't take up presidential protection until 1901. The original purpose was anti-counterfeiting, and that is still the primary function.

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i feel like id be put on a watchlist for even watching this video

[plekkchand]

"Just because you can't see something doesn't mean you can't see it" - on the contrary, that's exactly what it means.

[FireBlockerPro]

So much security, yet no one knows who had cocaine?

[avery]

My old teacher used to work at the white house and said there's like 11 underground stories. Like 3 restaurants and some.otjer cool stuff

[susanaflores]

Top Fives, muchos gracias, 4 bringing in vital news. God bless u more.

[allergyahead]

We know one thing It's not idiot proof.

[troy]

One element that should have been highlighted is the anti-vibration aspect of the windows. With a laser and receiver at 1, 000 yards, you can listen to a bulk conversation in a room as sound waves trigger micro-vibrations of the any window or door.

[LBmajesty]

What a scary job... the picture at 9:14 is wild

Edit: also, I find it hilarious that the drone that landed on the white house property, set off the alarms, and made them re-up their security was driven by an employee at the end of his shift just playing with his new toy. My first thought was "that guy is getting fired", but keeping his job makes sense considering they found a weakness in their security thanks to that drone. Hell, I'd give him a bonus for his fuck up.

[jcs]

20 years ago, myself and an old friend were on a self-tour of the Vatican, its museums, and contents etc. Nearing the end of our day we got a little lost and found ourselves through an open door and up a small narrow staircase (knowingly both saying " this cannot be the way towards the main route').
Finally we came to another 'unlocked' door which we went through and found ourselves on the Vatican roof looking at all of the apostles /saints statues which line it close up and looking down at the thousands of tourists in St.Peters square!.
Once we realised we were obviously in a 'no go area' we quickly found our way back to the main route!. This just proves the lack of security in such important buildings and the risk if given to someone with bad intent.

[stephensellers]

Guard dog are always a great choice because they will always work. And there loyal and u don't have to worry about them there always there

[hurricanesheroes]

#7 😎 Thanks for featuring K9 Hurricane and the Apprehension Canine's of the Emergency Response Team (ERT)

[lukaspablo]

"just because you cant see something, doesnt mean you cant see it" -Top Fives: The Quote Of The Year

[Neo.Picard]

Very interesting. Thanks for producing this video.

[dannytravis]

Those guard dogs are so cute and adorable

[guuenmw]

Thanks, this has been very helpful!. God bless America. A shining example of how things should be done..

[arnoldsherrill]

One thing the Secret Service sniper training program has become famous for is what they call the aspirin test, where you have to hit a Target at a designated distance and a baby aspirin is placed at dead center., if you miss the center you're off the detail, until you can re-qualify.

[custosnocte]

I enjoyed watching this video.
It is good to know the President of the United States is so safe at all times. I don't care who likes or dislikes Trump or Biden, Bush or Obama,
Politics and division be damned. When it comes to the President, nothing is more important to America than ensuring the President is safe.