Identify and discuss the “practical” considerations the USSS had to consider about the height, type, and design of the new enhanced fence surrounding the White House. Note: Although the President questioned the $50 million dollar cost of the new fence, for this scenario, our discussion should focus primarily on the “feasibility” of implementing any proposed security options in light of the mission and authority of the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) and other historical oversight associations.
Identify and discuss the “practical” considerations the USSS had to consider about the height, type, and design of the new enhanced fence surrounding the White House. Note: Although the President questioned the $50 million dollar cost of the new fence, for this scenario, our discussion should focus primarily on the “feasibility” of implementing any proposed security options in light of the mission and authority of the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) and other historical oversight associations. Incorporate into your response whether or not you believe an 11 foot tall fence made from concrete, chain link, razor, or concertina wire would be a better choice from a security perspective and whether or not such fences would survive public and National Capital Planning Commission scrutiny.
In preparing a response, students should review the following resources that provide specific background information regarding the scenario presented:
https://dc.curbed.com/2017/2/3/14500974/white-house-fence-final-design(White House fence final design approved.)
https://www.nps.gov/whho/learn/news/white-house-fence-design-receives-final-approval.htm (White House Fence Design Receives Final Approval.)
https://www.whitehousehistory.org/press-room/press-timelines/history-of-the-white-house-fence (History of the White House Fence).
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/sep/27/trump-white-house-security-fence-cost-crazy-50m/ (Trump: New White House security fence to cost a ‘crazy’ $50 million.)
https://www.ncpc.gov/about/ (About NCPC.)
REMEMBER: Be sure to cite your sources from both the Learning Materials and outside research.