Show Notes
Ep. 44 - The Special Operations Section (SOS) is a specialized unit of the White House Branch, Presidential Protective Division. Its duties have long been part of Uniformed Division and White House Police operations.
Uniformed Division officers assigned to this group are trained to handle a myriad of special duties and functions at the White House Complex, including conducting the daily Congressional and public tours of the White House and handling events such as State Dinners and official arrival ceremonies for foreign heads of state.
Sgt. Eliott G. Nelson, a proud native of Wyandotte County, Kansas City, Kansas, was hired by the United States Secret Service on March 15 th , 2014. Shortly after being assigned to the White House Branch, Mr. Nelson joined the Special Operations Section (SOS), which is responsible for providing access control and screening to guests attending social events or public East Wing tours. After two years, Mr. Nelson worked his way into a leadership role within SOS.
Sgt. Nelson received his Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Southeast Missouri State University, where he also became a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated, Xi Gamma Chapter. Sgt. Nelson received his Master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix.
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