Sept. 23, 2014 / 7:42 PM

Secret Service puts up extra barrier in front of the White House

As investigations continue into how a man managed to get into the White House, the Secret Service adds an extra barrier in front of the building.

U.S. Park Police chat as repairs are made to the stone work on the main fence in front of the White House in Washington, DC on September 24, 2014. Behind them workmen service the water fountain. In front of the main fence is a temporary second fence that was installed as the Secret Service competes its investigation of the fence-jumping incident of September 19th in which an Army veteran made it to the front door of the White House. UPI/Pat Benic

1 of 9 | U.S. Park Police chat as repairs are made to the stone work on the main fence in front of the White House in Washington, DC on September 24, 2014. Behind them workmen service the water fountain. In front of the main fence is a temporary second fence that was installed as the Secret Service competes its investigation of the fence-jumping incident of September 19th in which an Army veteran made it to the front door of the White House. UPI/Pat Benic | License Photo

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (UPI) -- On Tuesday, the Secret Service put up an extra barrier in front of the White House.

The agency -- charged with protecting the president and his family -- added the metal security fence as it continues to investigate how an Army veteran managed to jump the main fence and make it to the front door of the White House.

The fence adds an extra buffer zone in front of the existing iron fence that surrounds the White House.

In a statement, Ed Donovan a spokesman for the agency said, "This temporary closure is in effect while the Secret Service conducts a comprehensive review of the fence jumping incident which occurred on Friday September 19th."

The Secret Service did not say how long the barrier would be in place.

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