[FedCom] FPS moving from ICE to DHS NPPD

[Bill]

http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/releases/pr_1256829032272.shtm


Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano today 
announced the transfer of the Federal Protective Service (FPS) from U.S. 
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to the National Protection and 
Programs Directorate (NPPD)-streamlining decision-making and aligning the 
protection of federal buildings with DHS' broader critical infrastructure 
protection mission.

"Securing government facilities is a vital aspect of DHS' critical 
infrastructure protection mission," said Secretary Napolitano. "Transferring 
FPS to NPPD will enhance oversight and efficiency while maximizing the 
Department's overall effectiveness in protecting federal buildings across 
the country."

The President's fiscal year 2010 budget requested the transfer of FPS from 
ICE to NPPD, and the provision was included in the DHS appropriations bill 
President Obama signed into law on Oct. 28.

The realignment allows FPS to focus on its primary mission-securing General 
Services Administration (GSA)-owned and leased federal buildings by 
performing building security assessments and deploying appropriate 
countermeasures-while enabling ICE to focus on the smart and effective 
enforcement of immigration and customs laws.

FPS and NPPD already work together on many initiatives, including the 
National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP)-under which FPS leads the 
protection activities of the Government Facilities Sector-and the NPPD-led 
establishment of government-wide physical security policy.

Under NPPD, FPS will maintain its current responsibilities to secure federal 
facilities. No workforce or employment changes are expected.

FPS delivers integrated law enforcement and physical security services to 
federal agencies in nearly 9,000 facilities owned and leased by GSA 
throughout the United States and its territories.

For more information about the FPS transfer, visit www.dhs.gov/fps



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