The assassination of JFK set in motion a series of reforms to the Secret Service . Secret Service today has 400 agents compared to 300 when he was assassinated . The agency 's budget has increased from $ 5.5 billion in 1950 to $ 10 billion over 50 years . `` As the threats change , the Secret Service has changed , '' Leary said . Spokesman : ` ` As the threats change , the Secret Service has changed ''
The assassination of JFK set in motion a series of reforms to the Secret Service . Secret Service today has 400 agents compared to 300 when he was assassinated . The agency 's budget has increased from $ 5.5 billion in 1950 to $ 10 billion over 50 years . Spokesman : ` ` As the threats change , the Secret Service has changed ''