50 Secrets Most People Don’t Know About the Secret Service

Secret Service agents wear lapel badges by Blackinton & Co., not just for identification but possibly for advanced security features. These unique pins could be merging traditional aesthetics with cutting-edge technology.

Embedded with RFID transponder chips, these lapel pins connect to a database to verify authenticity and identity. Though officially unconfirmed, Blackinton’s website and a $7 million bill hint at the Secret Service’s high-tech pin strategy.