August 10, 2022
When You Have Two Seconds to Make a Decision in the Line of Fire — Stories from President Reagan’s Former Protective Detail
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In this episode
In this episode, Danny Spriggs, Vice President of Global Security and Safety at The Associated Press and former Secret Service deputy director, reflects on his quick actions during the 1981 assassination attempt on President Reagan. He also discusses the complexities of protecting journalists worldwide and the importance of proactive security and contingency planning in unpredictable environments.
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When You Have Two Seconds to Make a Decision in the Line of Fire — Stories from President Reagan’s Former Protective Detail
What you’ll learn
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The firsthand account of President Reagan’s assassination attempt and Spriggs’ critical role
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Challenges involved in securing journalists in high-risk areas around the globe
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How proactive security measures and contingency planning can mitigate unexpected threats
More about our guest
Carlton Daniel “Danny” Spriggs is vice president of Global Security and Safety at The Associated Press, overseeing security for nearly 250 bureaus across 100 countries. He spent 28 years with the Secret Service, rising to deputy director and helping lead the agency’s transition to the Department of Homeland Security. Spriggs also served as assistant vice president for the Federal Reserve in Philadelphia. A Washington, D.C. native, he began his law enforcement career in 1974 and holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of New Mexico.
