The police force in charge of protecting most federal buildings is understaffed, demoralized and poorly equipped, exposing facilities in the D.C. area and elsewhere “to a greater risk of crime or terrorist attack,” according to a GAO report issued on February 8, 2008 and as reported in the Washington Post.
AFGE Local 918-FPS has been saying this for the past couple of years. A major funding shortfall, a flawed funding mechanism, a significant and continuing reduction in staff, and poor management are among a number of issues that must be addressed to ensure our Nation’s Federal buildings, employees and visitors to these facilities are properly protected. Congress must act to reform the Federal Protective Service and stop DHS from continuing to dismantle FPS.
