Federal Protective Service Region 5 – Chicago, IL

Federal Protective Service

Region 5 Headquarters

• Jurisdiction: The regional headquarters covering Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin.
• Mission: Protects federal facilities, their occupants, and visitors through law enforcement and security services.
• Location: Housed within the John C. Kluczynski Federal Building in downtown Chicago.

The Federal Protective Service (FPS) is a component of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). It serves as the police force for the federal government’s real estate portfolio. This office coordinates security assessments, responds to crimes on federal property, and manages the contract security guard force for federal buildings across the Great Lakes region.

Security Operations

• Response: Uniformed officers and agents respond to calls for service at federal properties.
• Monitoring: Operates MegaCenters for 24/7 alarm monitoring and dispatch.
• Access: This specific office is administrative; public access is restricted and requires an appointment.