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