Federal Protective Service: What FPS Does

The Federal Protective Service, or FPS, is a federal law-enforcement agency that provides security and law-enforcement services to federally owned and leased buildings, according to USAGov. DHS says FPS protects federal government facilities and safeguards the employees and visitors who pass through them.

DHS says the agency has a presence in every state and territory. Its stated mission is to prevent, protect, respond to and recover from acts of terrorism and other hazards threatening essential federal services, with the aim of ensuring continuity of the U.S. government.

What FPS protects

FPS’s central responsibility is security and law-enforcement service at federally owned and leased buildings, USAGov says. DHS describes the people-and-property focus as federal facilities, federal employees and visitors.

How to contact FPS

For immediate assistance, DHS directs people to call 911. For FPS contact or suspicious-activity reporting, USAGov lists the agency’s toll-free number as 1-877-437-7411 and provides an official reporting route.

Visitor information

DHS provides FPS material on rules of behavior and what to expect when visiting federal buildings.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Federal Protective Service protect?

USAGov says FPS provides security and law-enforcement services to federally owned and leased buildings. DHS says it protects federal facilities and safeguards the employees and visitors who use them.

How do I contact the Federal Protective Service?

USAGov lists the FPS toll-free number as 1-877-437-7411 and provides an official suspicious-activity reporting route. DHS directs people needing immediate assistance to call 911.

Sources

• Federal Protective Service (FPS) - USAGov — www.usa.gov
• Federal Protective Service — www.dhs.gov