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Federal Protective Service (FPS)

Last Updated: | Press Releases

DHS Issues Statement on Two Envelopes Mailed to Two Texas ICE Offices with Suspicious White Powder

DHS released a statement after a white powdery substance was discovered in envelopes sent to two ICE facilities, including the facility in Dallas, Texas where the September terror attack took place, as well as a bomb threat in August.

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DHS Announces Advanced Charging Authority to Address Rioter Violence at Federal Buildings, Protecting Law Enforcement and Taxpayer Property

DHS and Federal Protective Services (FPS) announced the accelerated implementation of the Regulations Governing Conduct on Federal Property.

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Criminal Illegal Alien Who Offered $10,000 Bounties to Murder ICE Agents Arrested in Dallas, TX

DHS announced the arrest of Eduardo Aguilar, an illegal alien from Mexico residing in Dallas, Texas, after he posted on TikTok in Spanish soliciting the murder of ICE agents.

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DHS Statement on Sanctuary Politicians' Obstruction of Law Enforcement and Bomb Threat at 26 Federal Plaza in New York City

DHS released a statement on agitators and sanctuary politicians' attempt to obstruct law enforcement at 26 Federal Plaza in New York, New York. 

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Law Enforcement Arrests Suspect Who Made Bomb Threat on ICE Dallas Facility

DHS released a statement on the arrest of an individual who threatened U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in Dallas, Texas.

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DHS Condemns Rioters’ Violent Assault on ICE Law Enforcement in San Francisco

DHS released a statement after a group of 15-20 violent rioters in San Francisco, California assaulted, grabbed, punched, and pepper sprayed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) law enforcement. 

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About FPS

The Federal Protective Service (FPS) is a federal law enforcement agency within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), responsible for protecting federal buildings and the employees and visitors in and around those facilities. With a presence in every state and territory, our mission is to prevent, protect, respond to, and recover from acts of terrorism and other hazards threatening the federal government’s essential services, ensuring the continuity of the U.S. government.

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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.

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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.

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History

The Federal Protective Service is a federal law enforcement agency that provides integrated security and law enforcement services in support of federally owned and leased facilities.

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