article_snippet.sent: Last week, a U.S. official told CNN that temporary steel spikes may be added to the tips of the White House perimeter fence to help deter jumpers.
article_snippet.sent: If done, this will be a temporary measure to protect the grounds until a new permanent one is constructed.
article_snippet.sent: a U.S. official said that the proposal is not in place yet.
article_snippet.sent: Asked about the White House fence jumper, House Oversight Committee chairman Jason Chaffetz told CNN, "Prevention and swift apprehension is the goal.