— -- The Secret Service is testing out new spikes to reinforce the White House fence and deter against future would-be fence jumpers. ABC News first learned last month that White House would ...

The spikes will be added to the fence along the north and south sides of the White House grounds. The commission approved the proposal at a hearing Thursday afternoon.

WASHINGTON >> The Secret Service is planning to attach a second layer of steel spikes to the top of the White House fence to keep would-be fence-jumpers out. The plan to improve security along the ...

Temporary upgrades for White House security are set to be approved Thursday following several high-profile breaches, with permanent changes to the White House fence expected in fall 2016.

The metal spikes will stay in place while the Secret Service tries to figure out a permanent way to stop intruders. IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.

The Secret Service is adding a second layer of steel spikes to the top of the fence to keep would-be intruders at bay. News Sports Autos Business Michigan Life + Home Entertainment Opinion Obituaries.

A planning commission considered a range of new security measures – including a MOAT. They settled on sharp 1/2-inch-thick points leaning outward toward would-be fence jumpers.