Federal Protective Service (FPS) | Homeland Security (2025)

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.

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 onHomeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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.

Who We Are

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

FPS Management Directives

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

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.

FPS Civil Unrest and Disturbance Records

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

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.

Submitted Written Testimony Of Senior Official Performing The Duties Of The Deputy Secretary Ken Cuccinelli Before The U.S. Senate Committee On The Judiciary Subcommittee On The Constitution On August 4th

Chairman Cruz, Ranking Member Hirono and distinguished members of the Committee:

Thank you for the opportunity to testify today on the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) role in protecting against the continued assaults by criminals and violent extremists in the city of Portland, Oregon and more specifically, the Federal Courthouse and federal law enforcement officers there.

Mission Areas

The Secretary of The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) oversees the third largest Cabinet Department and leads our nation's efforts to secure our country from terrorism to natural disasters.