For handling “special security events”, such as the 2009 inauguration. Listed in the budget of Homeland Security.
U.S. Secret Service
Intelligence (2008)
First Family Protection
Department of Homeland Security now administers the Secret Service. Exact number of officers detailed to the first family undeclared, for security reasons. The 1,300
Presidential Candidate Protection
Costs to protect Obama as a 2007 presidential candidate have been variously estimated at $44,000-45,000 a day for round the clock protection. Darrin Blackford,
Martha’s Vineyard Vacation Security
David Procopia, state police spokesman, declared that the state “anticipates spending $148,000 in overtime for the Obama visit” to Martha’s Vineyard in August 2009.
Green Bay Town Hall Style Meeting
President Barack Obama visited the Green Bay Southwest High School’s gym for a town hall style meeting.
Obama’s 2009 Inauguration
The cost of Obama’s 2009 inauguration has been reported to be up to $160 million, though there is some dispute about the true cost.