Federal Protective Service (FPS)

For Visitors

This page includes information and rules of behavior for visiting federal buildings.

FPS News and Information

The FPS News and Information page includes fact sheets, news and information regarding the organization's mission and programs.

Written testimony of NPPD for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency hearing titled “Driving Away with Taxpayer Dollars: DHS's Failure to Effectively Manage the Federal Protective Service Vehicle Fleet”

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD) Federal Protective Service (FPS) Director Eric Patterson addresses the management and operations of the FPS vehicle fleet.

Written testimony of NPPD Under Secretary for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies hearing titled “Examining the Mission, Structure, and Reorganization Effort of the NPPD”

Management Directorate

The Management Directorate is responsible for budget, appropriations, expenditure of funds, accounting and finance; procurement; human resources and personnel; information technology systems; facilities, property, equipment, and other material resources; providing biometric identification services; and identification and tracking of performance measurements relating to the responsibilities of the Department.

FAQ Regarding Items Prohibited from Federal Property

Provides employees and visitors with information on items prohibited from entry into federal facilities.

Operations

The Federal Protective Service (FPS) ensures safe and secure working environments for federal workers and visitors in approximately 8,500 federal facilities nationwide.

Written testimony of NPPD Federal Protective Service for a Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs hearing titled “The Navy Yard Tragedy: Examining Physical Security for Federal Facilities”

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD) Federal Protective Service Director Eric Patterson addresses the mission and operations of NPPD’s Federal Protective Service.

Federal Protective Services Protective Security Officer (FPS PSO) Medical Standards

Federal Protective Services Protective Security Officer (FPS PSO) Medical Standards

Protective Investigations Program

The Federal Protective Service (FPS) prevents targeted violence or threats of violence in or near FPS-monitored facilities by engaging in interagency coordination and partnerships.