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Federal Protective Service (FPS)

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Personal Safety Telework Remote Work Alternate Work Site Flyer

This flyer provides safety best practices that Federal Government employees are encouraged to follow while on telework, remote work or working from an alternate work site as well as how to report crimes against federal employees.

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FPS Director Richard K. Cline Testimony to Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs

On November 29, 2023, Federal Protective Service (FPS) Director Richard K. Cline testified at a hearing on “Examining the Security of Federal Facilities" before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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Resources for Victims of Crime

FPS ensures crime victims are: provided with, or directed to, appropriate resources; treated with fairness and with respect for their dignity and privacy; returned to a sense of security at the federal facility; reasonably protected from the accused; and provided with information on the criminal investigation process.

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Fact Sheet: Biden Administration’s National Security Memorandum to Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction Terrorism and Advance Nuclear and Radioactive Material Security

President Biden signed National Security Memorandum (NSM) 19 to Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Terrorism and Advance Nuclear and Radioactive Material Security worldwide

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Message from Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas on National Police Week 2022

This week is National Police Week, a time each year when law enforcement leaders and personnel from around the country and the world gather in Washington, D.C. to honor law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty, making the ultimate sacrifice in the service of our communities and our country.

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Who We Are

The ​​​​Federal Protective Service (FPS) ensures safe and secure working environments for federal workers and visitors in approximately 9,500 federal facilities nationwide.

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FPS Management Directives

Directives establishing policies, requirements, and responsibilities related to operations of the Federal Protective Service.

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FPS Prohibited Items Program

This directive establishes FPS policy for applying security force countermeasures to mitigate prohibited item entry at Federal properties. It applies to all facilities or properties under the control of the General Services Administration (GSA) and any facilities or properties owned, leased, or occupied by any Federal-agency contracting with FPS to provide security service.

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FPS Civil Unrest and Disturbance Records

Records Related to Civil Unrest and Disturbance in 2020 and 2021 Released by the Federal Protective Service.

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FPS 50th Anniversary Director's Video Message

The Federal Protective Service celebrates its 50th Anniversary on January 11. FPS Director L. Eric Patterson and Principal Deputy Director Richard K. Cline recognized the moment with a special video message to FPS employees, partners, and stakeholders.