The Federal Protective Service (FPS) is an agency within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that is tasked with protecting federal facilities and federal personnel nationwide.
October 08, 2025
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institutional
Describes the role and organizational placement of the Federal Protective Service.
Federal authorities can activate (federalize) National Guard members to protect federal property and federal employees, including agents of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Federal Protective Service, during violent demonstrations.
October 05, 2025
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procedural
Used as a stated purpose for National Guard deployments in federal memos and authorizations.
The Federal Protective Service is responsible for securing federal buildings, while local police agencies are generally responsible for managing and policing the surrounding neighborhoods.
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temporal
Division of responsibilities for security at federal facilities and adjacent areas.