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Federal Protective Service
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Federal Protective Service
Federal Protective Service
National Protection and Programs Directorate
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
2010
Gary W. SchenkelDirector
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FPS History
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• FPS traces its roots back to 1789 when six night watchmen were charged to protect federal facilities.
• FPS was formally established by the General Services Administration (GSA) in 1971.
• FPS transferred from GSA to DHS -ICE March 1, 2003.
• FPS transitioned from ICE to NPPD October 28, 2009.
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FPS Strategy
Professional Law Enforcement; Integrated Technology
• Led by sound, defensible risk assessment
• Supported by an integrated, in-depth security posture
• Utilization of best value business practices
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Mission Essential TasksFPS organizes its activities along three guiding principals:
• Stakeholder Service
• Technical Expertise
• Organizational Excellence
Supporting these principles are immediate priorities that allow FPS to meet its short-term and long-term strategic goals
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Primary Protective Services
• Conduct Facility Security Assessments
• Implement countermeasures
• Assist tenant agencies in protective technologies
Additional Protective Services
• Conduct criminal investigations and protective services
• Share and disseminate intelligence; National, Federal/State/local agencies/guard force
• Protect special events with uniformed and non-uniformed presence
• Provide law enforcement services to respond to natural disasters
Core Competencies
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Supporting and Implied Tasks
• National Countermeasure Program
• Provide best value in contracting for recommended Countermeasures
• Ensure compliance with ISC standards and contracting regulations
• Provide Protective Security Officer oversight
• Ensure and evaluate contractor compliance
• Critical Incident Response
• Secretary’s discretion
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In-Depth Security
FPS Law Enforcement
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Interagency CooperationBecause our mission & responsibilities span across all 50 states, US Territories and protectorates, it is essential to work together with Federal, State & local law enforcement to achieve success.
FPS
State LE
Local LE
Other Federal
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FPS Locations
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FPS LocationsFPS is organized into 11 regional offices nationwide with its headquarters located in Washington, DC.
Regional offices are based in the following cities:
1. Boston 7. Dallas/Ft. Worth
2. New York 8. Denver
3. Philadelphia 9. San Francisco
4. Atlanta 10. Seattle
5. Chicago 11. Washington, DC
6. Kansas City
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Capabilities
• Uniformed Law Enforcement
• Criminal Investigators
• K-9
• Command and Control
• Countermeasures
• Protective Security Officers
• Communications (MegaCenters)
• Contract Suitability / Adjudications
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FPS Funding
• FPS is funded on a fully reimbursable basis through the collection of monies in three different ways:
• Security fees charged as part of the rent paid to GSA. For FY10, this rate is set at $0.66 per square foot and funds FPS’ main responsibilities.
• Facility-specific charges for countermeasures utilized in Federal facilities. These costs are paid by tenants directly to FPS.
• Tenant-specific charges for countermeasures utilized specific to a single tenant in a multi-tenant facility. These charges are paid by the tenant directly to FPS.
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Initiatives
• Risk Assessment and Management Program (RAMP)
• Computer Automated Dispatch and Information System
• Post Tracking System
• National Countermeasure Program
• Communications (MegaCenters)
• Skill Enhancement
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Vision
Best Value Business Practice
RAMP
Communications
NCP
FPS Operational Capabilities