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Federal Protective Service. Gary W. Schenkel Director. Federal Protective Service National Protection and Programs Directorate U.S. Department of Homeland Security. 2010. FPS History. FPS traces its roots back to 1789 when six night watchmen were charged to protect federal facilities.
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Federal Protective Service Gary W. SchenkelDirector Federal Protective Service National Protection and Programs Directorate U.S. Department of Homeland Security 2010
FPS History • 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. 2
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 3
FPS organizes its activities along three guiding principals: Stakeholder Service Technical Expertise Organizational Excellence Mission Essential Tasks Supporting these principles are immediate priorities that allow FPS to meet its short-term and long-term strategic goals
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
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 Supporting and Implied Tasks
In-Depth Security National and International Intelligence State and local law enforcement Electronic Countermeasures Protective Security Officers FPS Law Enforcement
Because 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. Interagency Cooperation Other Federal Local LE FPS State LE
FPS Locations FPS 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 10
Uniformed Law Enforcement Criminal Investigators K-9 Command and Control Countermeasures Protective Security Officers Communications (MegaCenters) Contract Suitability / Adjudications Capabilities
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. FPS Funding
Risk Assessment and Management Program (RAMP) Computer Automated Dispatch and Information System Post Tracking System National Countermeasure Program Communications (MegaCenters) Skill Enhancement Initiatives
Vision Communications FPS Operational Capabilities Best Value Business Practice RAMP NCP